What are some popular medieval fiction books?

One popular one is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It's set in a medieval monastery and involves a complex mystery with lots of religious and philosophical elements.

One popular series is 'The Song of Ice and Fire' by George R. R. Martin. It is set in a fictional medieval - like world filled with political intrigue, war, and complex characters. Another is 'The Lord of the Rings' by J. R. R. Tolkien. It takes place in Middle - earth, a world with a rich medieval - inspired setting, full of different races and epic battles. There is also 'The Witcher' series which features Geralt of Rivia in a medieval - type fantasy world dealing with monsters and moral dilemmas.

There are quite a few popular clean medieval fiction books. 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien, while set in a more of a fantasy world with medieval - like elements, is very clean. It has epic battles, noble characters, and a richly detailed world. 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series by C.S. Lewis also has some medieval undertones. The stories are full of magic, talking animals, and moral lessons, all presented in a clean and family - friendly way. Additionally, 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court' by Mark Twain is a humorous take on the medieval world that is also clean.

There's 'The Other Boleyn Girl' by Philippa Gregory. It's about the Boleyn family during the Tudor period in England, which is a very well - known era in medieval history. This book explores the relationships and power struggles within the family and at the court.

Bernard Cornwell's 'The Warlord Chronicles' is also well - liked. It follows the story of Arthur in a semi - historical way, bringing the chaos and heroism of the Dark Ages to life. There are great battles and political intrigues.

One popular one is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It combines a complex mystery set in a medieval monastery with in - depth historical and philosophical elements.

A great medieval historical fiction book is 'Katherine' by Anya Seton. It tells the story of Katherine Swynford, who was the mistress and later the third wife of John of Gaunt in the 14th century. It gives a detailed look at the court life and social mores of that time. 'The Mists of Avalon' by Marion Zimmer Bradley is another. This book reimagines the Arthurian legend from the perspective of the women in the story, set in a medieval - like time period with magic, politics, and complex relationships. 'The Once and Future King' by T.H. White is a classic take on the King Arthur legend, which is deeply rooted in medieval concepts of knighthood, honor, and kingdom - building.

One characteristic is the detailed portrayal of the medieval setting. This includes descriptions of castles, villages, and the natural landscape. For example, in 'The Pillars of the Earth', Ken Follett painstakingly describes the construction of a cathedral, which gives readers a sense of the architecture and engineering of the time. Another characteristic is the presence of complex characters. These characters often have to navigate the strict social hierarchies of the medieval period. In 'Ivanhoe', the characters are caught up in the power struggles between the Normans and the Saxons. Also, themes like chivalry, honor, and religion are common. In 'The Name of the Rose', the religious debates and the mystery within the abbey are central to the story.

Some medieval fictional books that are quite popular include 'The Nibelungenlied'. It is a Middle High German epic that contains stories of heroes, love, and betrayal. 'The Decameron' by Giovanni Boccaccio is set during the Black Death and has a collection of 100 stories. These books give us a great insight into the medieval world, its values, and the way people thought and behaved back then.

Well, 'Game of Thrones' (although it also has a TV adaptation that's more well - known) can be considered in a sense. It has a lot of medieval - like elements such as kingdoms, battles, and a complex web of power. Then there's 'Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth'. It's a great medieval fiction novel that delves deep into the building of a cathedral in 12th - century England, showing the lives of the people involved from peasants to nobles.