Who are the famous authors of medieval fantasy novels?

J.R.R. Tolkien is one of the most well - known. His 'The Lord of the Rings' is a classic in the genre. Another is George R.R. Martin. His 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series, which includes 'Game of Thrones', has a medieval - like fantasy world. And then there's C.S. Lewis with his 'The Chronicles of Narnia' which has elements of medieval fantasy too.

Geoffrey Chaucer is quite famous. His 'The Canterbury Tales' gives a great look into medieval life. Another is Sir Thomas Malory. His 'Le Morte d'Arthur' is a classic work of Arthurian legend, which is a big part of medieval fiction.

Chrétien de Troyes is a very well - known author. He wrote several important knight romance novels that were quite influential. Another is Sir Thomas Malory, who is famous for 'Le Morte d'Arthur', which is a collection of Arthurian legends filled with knightly adventures.

Chrétien de Troyes. He wrote several important works in this genre. His stories often centered around Arthurian legends.

There's also C. J. Sansom. His 'Shardlake' series, which is set in the Tudor period (a part of the broader medieval time frame in terms of the genre), has been quite popular. His books are known for their detailed historical research and engaging crime plots. They often deal with political intrigue and murder mysteries in the context of the Tudor court and society.

One well - known author is Ellis Peters. Her Brother Cadfael series is very popular. The stories feature a Benedictine monk, Brother Cadfael, who uses his knowledge of herbs and his astute mind to solve mysteries in a medieval English setting. Another is Umberto Eco. His novel 'The Name of the Rose' is set in a medieval monastery and involves complex detective - like investigations into a series of murders.

Marie de France was also a well - known author. She created some remarkable short stories within the medieval romance genre. Her stories were known for their vivid characters and engaging plots. For example, she often told stories about love and betrayal in a medieval setting. Her works contributed a great deal to the development of the genre at that time.

J.K. Rowling is a very famous author of fantasy novels. She created the 'Harry Potter' series which has been extremely popular worldwide. The books follow the adventures of a young wizard named Harry Potter and his friends at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

J.R.R. Tolkien is the author of 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit', two very famous fantasy novels. Tolkien created an entire world of Middle - earth with its own languages, cultures, and histories. J.K. Rowling wrote the 'Harry Potter' series. She introduced the magical world of Hogwarts and all the magical creatures and spells to a global audience. George R.R. Martin is the mind behind 'A Song of Ice and Fire'. His complex characters and political intrigue in the world of Westeros have made the series extremely popular.

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