It is not surprising, therefore, that in Le Morte D'Arthur Malory creates a world for his legendary characters that is distinctly medieval in setting: there are jousts, knights errant, petty nobles scheming for power and position, plenty of chivalry, hints of courtly love, and of course the Quest for the Holy Grail. And although many scholars believe that Arthur was an historic person (and not a mythical being) who actually lived during the Dark Ages, Malory's convincing context still remains part of our collective imagination.