18 books like Sir Gawain and the loathly lady

What to read after Sir Gawain and the loathly lady — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

Brideshead Revisited Evelyn Waugh · 1945 · ★ 4.0 · 327p · ≈ 10h · Challenging The most nostalgic and reflective of Evelyn Waugh's novels, Brideshead Revisited looks back to the golden age before the Second World War. It tells the story of Charles Ryder's infatuation with the Marchmains and the rapidly-disappearing world of privilege they inhabit. Enchanted first by Sebastian at Oxford, then by his doomed Catholic family, in particular his remote sister, Julia, Charles… Shares: Community pick

The sword in the stone Grace Maccarone · 1992 · ★ 3.9 · 32p · ≈ 1h · Moderate Despite the boasting of grown men, only young Arthur is able to draw a sword from a stone, thereby becoming king. Shares: Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Michael Morpurgo · 2001 · ★ 3.8 · 114p · ≈ 3h · Moderate The quest of Sir Gawain for the Green Knight teaches him a lesson in pride, humility, and honor. Shares: Gawain, Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends

The Sword and the Circle Rosemary Sutcliff · 1981 · ★ 4.5 · 272p · ≈ 9h · Moderate A retelling of the adventures and exploits of King Arthur and his knights at the court of Camelot and elsewhere in the land of the Britons. Shares: Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations

The story of the Grail and the passing of Arthur Howard Pyle · 1910 · 258p · ≈ 8h · Challenging Follows the adventures of Sir Gerwaint, Galahad's quest for the holy Grail, the battle between Launcelot and Gawaine, and the slaying of Mordred. Shares: Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations

The light beyond the forest Rosemary Sutcliff · 1979 · ★ 4.5 · 147p · ≈ 4h · Moderate A retelling of the adventures of King Arthur's knights, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, Sir Bors, and Sir Percival, as they search for the Holy Grail. Shares: Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations

The Road to Camlann Rosemary Sutcliff · 1981 · ★ 4.0 · 144p · ≈ 4h · Moderate The evil Mordred, plotting against his father King Arthur, implicates the Queen and Sir Lancelot in treachery and brings about the downfall of Camelot and the Round Table. Shares: Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations

Arthur, High King of Britain Michael Morpurgo · 1994 · ★ 5.0 · 259p · ≈ 8h · Moderate A twelve-year-old boy comes across Arthur Pendragon, who has just awakened from his long sleep beneath the earth, and hears from him some of the exciting stories of his past. Shares: Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table Roger Lancelyn Green · 1953 · ★ 3.9 · 288p · ≈ 9h · Moderate King Arthur is one of the greatest legends of all time. From the magical moment when Arthur releases the sword in the stone to the quest for the Holy Grail and the final tragedy of the Last Battle, Roger Lancelyn Green brings the enchanting world of King Arthur stunningly to life.One of the greatest legends of all time, with an inspiring introduction by David Almond, award-winning author of Clay,… Shares: Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations

King Arthur's Knights Henry Gilbert · 1900 · 272p · ≈ 9h · Challenging Recounts the exploits of King Arthur and his knights at the court of Camelot and elsewhere in the land of the Britons. Shares: Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations

King Arthur Jeff Limke · 2006 · 48p · ≈ 1h · Moderate Young Arthur spends his days toiling as a squire--feeding the horses and hauling his big brother's armor. Around him, England is in turmoil, left without a king. But all t hat changes in one day, with one pull on the mysterious sword in the stone. Guided by Merlin the Magician, Arthur takes his place as the rightful heir to England's throne. He receives the sword Excalibur and wins the loyalty of… Shares: Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations

The story of King Arthur and his knights Howard Pyle · 1903 · 312p · ≈ 10h · Challenging The thrilling and timeless legend, masterfully illustrated. The story of the incomparable Arthur, the lovely Guinevere, the wicked Morgana le Fey, and the magical Merlin has enthralled and delighted readers for centuries. Shares: Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations

Parzival - The Quest of the Grail Knight Katherine Paterson · 1998 · ★ 3.4 · 128p · ≈ 4h · Moderate A retelling of the 13th-century epic poem by Wolfram von Eschenbach in which Parzival becomes a knight in King Arthur's court, discovers he is of noble heritage, and sets out to seek the Holy Grail. Shares: Knights and knighthood, Legends, Arthurian romances, Folklore

World of King Arthur and His Court: The Kevin Crossley-Holland · 1998 · ★ 4.0 · 125p · ≈ 4h · Moderate Surveys the known history of King Arthur, the legends and lore surrounding him, his treatment in literature, and the possible historical background of his associates and stories. Shares: Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Arthurian romances

The Sword in the Tree Clyde Robert Bulla · 1956 · ★ 4.2 · 103p · ≈ 3h · Moderate After his father is reported dead and his wicked uncle takes over the castle, eleven-year-old Shan hides his father's precious sword and, after escaping with his mother, makes his way to King Arthur's court to seek help in winning back his inheritance. Shares: Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

Japanese Fairy Tales Yei Theodora Ozaki · 1905 · 196p · ≈ 6h · Challenging Japanese folktales are somewhat of a loaded term. In commonplace usage, it signifies a certain set of well-known classic tales, with a vague distinction of whether they fit the rigorous definition of folktale or not. The admixed imposters are literate written pieces, dating back to the Muromachi period (14th-16th centuries) or even earlier times in the Middle Ages. These would not normally… Shares: Legends, Folklore, Children's fiction

Song Of The Sparrow Lisa Ann Sandell · 2007 · ★ 4.1 · 416p · ≈ 13h · Moderate This gripping addition to the Camelot canon -- written in beautiful verse -- has received glowing praise, and is an empowering story of rebellion and courage.Since the days of King Arthur, there have been poems and paintings created in her name. She is Elaine of Ascolat, the Lady of Shalott, and now there is a book all her own. The year is 490 A.D. and 16-year-old Elaine has a temperament to… Shares: Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Children's fiction

Tristan and Iseult Rosemary Sutcliff · 1971 · ★ 3.3 · 143p · ≈ 4h · Moderate Retells the Celtic legend of the love between the warrior Tristan and Iseult, the wife of King Marc of Cornwall. Shares: Romances, Knights and knighthood, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

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