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English writer, author of Le Morte d'Arthur

Lived
1405–1471
Country
England
Books
2

Thomas Malory published 1 novel and 1 other book. The best-known is Le Morte Darthur.

Updated September 2026

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Standalone novels in order

  1. Le Morte Darthur (1485)

    501 pages★ 3.4 (19 ratings)Adapted for film

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  1. King Arthur

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About Thomas Malory

Sir Thomas Malory was an English writer, the author of Le Morte d'Arthur, the classic English-language chronicle of the Arthurian legend, compiled and in most cases translated from French sources, and published by the famed London printer William Caxton in 1485. Much of Malory's life history is obscure, but he identified himself as a "knight prisoner", apparently reflecting that he was either a criminal, a prisoner-of-war, or suffering some other type of confinement. Malory's identity has never been confirmed. Since modern scholars began researching his identity the most widely accepted candidate has been Sir Thomas Malory of Newbold Revel in Warwickshire, who was imprisoned at various times for criminal acts and possibly also for political reasons during the Wars of the Roses. Recent work by Cecelia Lampp Linton, however, presents new evidence in support of Thomas Malory of Hutton Conyers, Yorkshire.

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Thomas Malory FAQ

How many books has Thomas Malory written?
Thomas Malory published 1 novel and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Thomas Malory's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Le Morte Darthur.
What is Thomas Malory's most famous book?
Le Morte Darthur is Thomas Malory's most widely read book.
Which Thomas Malory books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Le Morte Darthur (as Knights of the Round Table, film, 1953).
Can I read Thomas Malory's books for free?
Yes. 5 books by Thomas Malory are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.