Arthuriana
Arthuriana refers to the body of literature, legends, and stories associated with King Arthur, his knights of the Round Table, and their quests, battles, and adventures. This literary tradition includes a variety of genres, including epic poetry, romance, chivalric tales, and historical fiction. The earliest known accounts of King Arthur date back to the 9th or 10th century, and the legends continued to be retold and expanded upon in various forms throughout the Middle Ages and into modern times. Key figures in Arthurian literature include Merlin, Guinevere, Lancelot, Gawain, and Mordred, among others.