Who are some famous authors of medieval knight romance novels?

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

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.

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.

J.R.R. Tolkien is extremely famous. His 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy and 'The Hobbit' are considered classics in the medieval fantasy genre. George R.R. Martin is also well - known for 'A Song of Ice and Fire'. Andrzej Sapkowski is famous for 'The Witcher' series. These authors have created some of the most iconic medieval fantasy worlds and characters.

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.

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.

Sir Walter Scott is a very popular author. His works like 'The Fair Maid of Perth' are well - loved. He was able to capture the essence of medieval Scotland in his writing, creating vivid characters and engaging storylines full of romance.

Jude Deveraux is quite well - known. She has written many historical romances with medieval settings that have elements of the harlequin - style romance. Another one is Julie Garwood. Her novels often feature strong heroines and dashing heroes in a medieval backdrop.

Jane Austen is a very well - known author of old romance novels. Her works like 'Pride and Prejudice' are classic examples. Austen's novels are famous for her witty dialogues and complex characters in the context of love and marriage in the English society of her time.