Knighthood in the Morte d'Arthur, 1985, by Beverly Kennedy, explores the concept of knighthood as depicted in various medieval texts.

The Idylls of the King, 1833, by Tennyson, presents a poetic rendition of Arthur's story, from his encounter with Guinevere to his demise.

History of the Kings of Britain, 1136, by Geoffrey of Monmouth (reprinted in 1977 by Viking Penguin), is an epic narrative that starts with the founding of Britain. This work provides a history of Arthur and might have been one of Malory's references.

The Evolution of Arthurian Romance: The Verse Tradition from Chretien to Froissart, 1998, by Beate Schmolke-Hasselmann (originally published in German in 1985), analyzes Arthurian verse romance. The author contends that scholars should reconsider the literary and linguistic boundaries of medieval Britain and France.

Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene, 1590-1596, integrates numerous ideas and characters from Malory's writings, including King Arthur and the quest for the ideal, represented here by the Faerie Queene.

The Scolemaster, 1570, by Roger Ascham (reprinted in 1996 by Thoemmes Press), outlines Ascham's educational theories and expresses his concerns about the moral impacts of certain books.

The Sword in Anglo-Saxon England: Its Archaeology and Literature, 1995, by Hilda Ellis Davidson, delves into the archaeological evidence regarding the significance of the sword and sword-making in medieval literature. The book features numerous illustrations.

Early Medieval, 1994, by George Henderson, investigates the connections between art and civilization from the fifth century to approximately the tenth century.

Early Medieval Architecture, 1999, by Roger Stalley, studies the evolution of medieval architecture by examining the social and religious influences of the era.

The Arthurian Legends: An Illustrated Anthology, 1992, by Richard Barber, offers a collection of various Arthurian legends, each placed within its literary and historical context.