Geoffrey of Monmouth is best known as the author of which work?

• A. Historia regum Britanniae
• B. The Divine Comedy
• C. The Iliad
• D. The City of God

Answer: (A)

Geoffrey of Monmouth’s most famous output is a medieval Latin chronicle that claims to tell the history of Britain from legendary times up to the early medieval period. This work, Historia regum Britanniae, is the one that solidified Geoffrey’s reputation because it popularized the figure of King Arthur and provided a narrative framework that many later medieval writers borrowed for Arthurian romance. Its influence on subsequent British literature—shaping how later authors portrayed Arthur, Merlin, and other legendary figures—makes it the standout piece associated with his name. The other titles come from different authors and eras: The Divine Comedy is by Dante, The Iliad by Homer, and The City of God by Augustine.