| Found in | Worldcat.org/genres, October 30, 2012 (Arthurian romances: Used for fictional works about King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.)
Baldick, C. Oxford dictionary of literary terms, c2008 (Arthurian literature: a large body of writings in various languages in the 12 and 13th centuries and thereafter, recounting legends of King Arthur, his sword Excalibur, his queen Guinevere, and his various knights at the court of Camelot. The historical Arthur, if he existed, seems to have been some kind of chieftain in 6th century Wales. These legends have been adapted and retold in various forms and languages over the centuries. See also Matter of Britain) Matter of Britain (The legends of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, which form the subject-matter for a number of medieval romances--usually known as Arthurian romances. These are often distinguished from the matter of France (i.e. legends of Charlemagne and his knights) or the matter of Rome (classical Roman legends or myths))
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