Can you recommend good medieval fiction books for beginners?

Sure. 'The Princess Bride' by William Goldman is a great start. It has a fun and accessible story with elements of medieval adventure like sword fighting and true love. It's not too complex and has a lot of humor. Another one is 'The Door in the Hedge' by Robin McKinley. These are short stories that give a taste of medieval - like settings and magic in an easy - to - read way.

For beginners, 'The Once and Future King' is great. It has a relatively easy - to - follow plot and it's a wonderful introduction to the King Arthur legend which is a big part of medieval lore. Also, 'The Little White Horse' by Elizabeth Goudge has elements of medieval - like settings and a charming story that's not too difficult to understand for those new to medieval fiction.

Sure. 'The Canterbury Tales' is a great start. It has various stories with different themes and characters, and it's written in a way that's not too difficult to understand. Another good one is 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight'. It's a shorter work compared to some others and has an interesting plot.

Sure. 'The Sword in the Stone' by T.H. White is a great start. It's an easy - to - read and fun take on the Arthurian legend, introducing the young Arthur and his adventures. Another good one is 'Robin Hood' retellings. There are many versions out there, but they all give a taste of medieval England with its outlaws, sheriffs, and forest settings. 'The Minstrel Boy' by Gloria Skurzynski is also suitable for beginners. It tells the story of a young minstrel in medieval Ireland and has elements of music, adventure, and mystery.

For beginners, 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien is a great start. It's a shorter and more accessible story compared to 'The Lord of the Rings' but still has the same charm of Middle - earth. Another good option is 'Stardust' by Neil Gaiman. It has a magical medieval - ish setting and a simple yet engaging story. 'The Princess Bride' by William Goldman also fits the bill. It's a fun and light - hearted take on the genre with adventure and romance.

Sure. 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer is a great one. It offers a vivid picture of medieval life through a collection of stories told by a group of pilgrims. Another is 'Le Morte d'Arthur' which is full of tales of King Arthur and his knights, their chivalry, and their adventures.

Sure. 'The Knight' by Gene Wolfe is a great read. It's about a knight's journey and the battles he faces. Another is 'Gates of Fire' by Steven Pressfield, which gives a detailed account of the Battle of Thermopylae in a way that has a medieval - like feel of honor and combat. And 'A Distant Mirror' by Barbara W. Tuchman, while more of a historical account, reads like a fictional story of the 14th - century warfare and society.

For beginners, 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court' is a great start. It's easy to understand and the concept of a modern person in a medieval world is really engaging. Another good one is 'Doomsday Book'. It's not overly complicated in terms of science - fictional concepts and gives a great view of the medieval world. 'The Anubis Gates' is also suitable. It has an exciting plot that draws you in quickly, and the medieval elements are really well - integrated into the story.

Sure. 'The Once and Future King' is a great start. It's not too complex and has an engaging story with medieval battles and courtly drama. Another beginner - friendly option is 'The Sword in the Stone', which is part of the same Arthurian cycle as 'The Once and Future King'. It's more focused on the early life of King Arthur and has some fun and light - hearted takes on medieval life and war. Also, 'The Black Arrow' by Robert Louis Stevenson is a good one. It has a simple plot with medieval war elements like battles between different factions.

Sure. 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco is a great one. It combines medieval mystery and action as a monk investigates a series of murders in a monastery. Another is 'The Lord of the Rings' which, although set in a fantasy world with a medieval - like feel, has lots of action. There's also 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series which is filled with battles, political intrigue and medieval - like settings.