Recs if you like Arthurian Romances...
French Literature Final Boss
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Based on my original post on having quests for French Literature, I made starter packs (check my profile 👀) but I'm thinking we just need a big dump! Thanks to everyone participating!
This list covers books across time by French authors (as in people that have the nationality no matter their origins) and can hopefully incentivize crossovers with the Francophonie mon amour list!
Check comments to see how I diversified the list!
Actual Medieval Literature
As much medieval-era literature as I can possibly gather into one list! Largely focused on romances, lais, Arthuriana, &c.
Niche Classics
Overlooked, lesser known classics from all over the world and of many genres.
This list also exists as a book club on Fable under the same name.
French Classics ⁺‧₊˚ ☕️⋆°｡⋆🥐 ˚₊‧⁺
This list comprises numerous French classics, from romantic epics, to realist critiques of society, to philosophical fiction, to scandalous stories, poetry, & more! I’ll be updating it sporadically.
French Classics Starter Pack I
Based on my original post on having quests for French Literature! Thanks to everyone that participated in the discussion and helped me put these together!
This list covers books published from the 12th to the 19th centuries. See comments for more info on the methodology I used!
See also:
- French Classics Starter Pack II
- French Modern Classics Starter Pack I
- Francophonie mon amour
- French Literature Final Boss
medieval literature for beginner’s
A list of medieval classics for those who are new to the genre. This list isn’t fully finished; recommendations welcome!
French classic lit (that's not Hugo and Camus)
Some staples of French literature that might be lesser known in the English-speaking world. List not finished, and all books are available in English. Centuries currently included: 12th to 20th. Genres: Novels, poems, plays, essays.
medieval literature
core texts from the medieval period (anglo and franco focus)
Arthuriana for the ages
Arthurian history, mythology, legends, fantasy, and retellings from history and modernity, as well as books and stories directly inspired by Arthurian myth. Series include just the first book as this list started to get very long
Once and Future Reads
The legend that never stopped being told. From medieval romances to modern retellings, these are the stories of knights, quests and camelot dreams that keep pulling you back to the round table.
My Arthurian Books Shelf
I have been a long-time fan of Arthurian lit, to the point that I actually took two separate classes in University that covered themes of Arthurian tales, which also increased my library. These are books I actively own, and most of which I have read or at least used in my writing on the Arthurian Age. I do wish I could make comments on the books themselves, as several of these require a little explanation, but if you have any questions, feel free to leave questions or other book suggestions.
Missing Merlin BBC? I got you 🏰⚔️🔮
Ever wanted to get into Arthurian Legend? Want more knightly affairs? Seen Merlin BBC and still not over it? ME TOO! Unfortunately Arthurian myth by nature is hard to compile and thus can be difficult to get into, but fear not; I have done the hard part for you! (Contains tales directly from legend as well as books inspired by it! If you have suggestions lmk and I'll add them)
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