Sir Thomas MalorySir Thomas Malory(ca.1410-1471)(ca.1410-1471)

Malory’s WorksMalory’s Works

““Le Morte d’ Arthur”(1469)Le Morte d’ Arthur”(1469) He created the most extensive work of English He created the most extensive work of English

prose up to that time.prose up to that time. He wrote the most complete account of the He wrote the most complete account of the

legends of King Arthur and his knights of the round legends of King Arthur and his knights of the round table ever written.table ever written.

In 1451, he was arrested for attacking a religious In 1451, he was arrested for attacking a religious house.house.

He wrote it while in prison between 1469 and He wrote it while in prison between 1469 and 1470.1470.

His works (cont’d)His works (cont’d)

Scholars are not certain of the identity of Scholars are not certain of the identity of Malory.Malory.

It is likely that the author was one Thomas It is likely that the author was one Thomas Malory born into a wealthy family in Malory born into a wealthy family in Warwickshire, England. Warwickshire, England.

He died two years after he wrote the He died two years after he wrote the complete manuscript of Le Morte d’ Arthur in complete manuscript of Le Morte d’ Arthur in prison. prison.

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