by Sir Thomas Malory

Sir Thomas Malory
This site provides several biographies of Sir Thomas Malory and Middle English excerpts of le Morte d'Arthur. Click on The Life of Sir Thomas Malory and explore the biographies on the list. Brainstorm ways to summarize his life in just a few sentences, and then use those sentences to write an obituary highlighting Malory's contributions to English literature.

A Quest for Arthur
This article by scholar Geoffrey Ashe explores the origins of the Arthurian legend and attempts to distinguish historical fact from literary imaginings. What about the selection from Le Morte d'Arthur in your textbook seems to be too fantastic to be true? What seems like it could have actually taken place? Discuss your opinions with a classmate.