Sir Thomas Malory

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Definition

Proper noun: - English author of the 15th century: Sir Thomas Malory is the name of the English writer traditionally credited with compiling and translating the collection of Arthurian legends known as Le Morte d'Arthur.

Usage

This name is used to refer to the historical figure and author. - Scholars debate the exact identity of Sir Thomas Malory. - Sir Thomas Malory completed *Le Morte d'Arthur while imprisoned.*

Advanced Usage
  • Attribution of authorship: The name "Sir Thomas Malory" is primarily used in literary and historical contexts to attribute the work .
    • The themes in Le Morte d'Arthur are central to studies of Sir Thomas Malory.
Variants and Related Words
  • Malory: A common shortened form of the name used in similar contexts.
    • Malory's version of the Arthurian legend became the standard.
Synonyms
  • Author of Le Morte d'Arthur: A descriptive synonym specifying his major work.
Noun
  1. English writer who published a translation of romances about King Arthur taken from French and other sources (died in 1471)