Medieval literature
Medieval literature
Religious literature- mostly written in church languages(Latin, Greek, Old Slavic)
Secular literature- written in vernacular languages as well
6th -15th century
Anonymity
Religious writing
Liturgical writing-hymns, psalms
Theological writing-aquinas, abelard etc
Religious poetry
Mystery plays-reenactment of bible stories
Secular writing
Troubadour writing:"courtly love", romance
Epic poem(song of roland)
Travel writing
History writing-chronicles
Allegory
The use of symbols and analogy to convey a certain meaning /message
Literary output of medieval English
Anglo-saxon or Old English literature(7th century-1066)
Middle english literature(12th century-15th century)
End of the period:1470s chancery standard(regulating english) and onset of renaissance
Middle English literature
Written in many dialects in early period
14th century Middle english was used for majority literary works...