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Medieval Literature
Historical Background
Fall of Roman Empire (appr. 400 AD) – 1500 AD
Two important historical events Literature before 900 Literature flourished
Background Information
Historians date MA to 400 AD -1500 AD(approximations)
Three justifications
Moors
Explorers
Feudal System
768 AD King of Franks 800 AD 1st Holy Roman Emperor
IlliterateOften went barefoot
Impact of his reign
Charlemagne
Changes in Literature
Vernacular
Ornate book covers
Ivory book cover 9th-10th century
Book of Durrow
Illuminated Texts
Book of Durrow
Book of Kells
Book of Kells
Book of Kells
Lindisfarne Gospels
Lindisfarne Gospels
Epic Deeds, Oral Literature & Courtly Love
Beowulf
Epic Deeds, Oral Literature & Courtly Love
Volsunga Saga
Nibelungenlied
Song of Roland
Perceval - Chretien de Troyes
The Devine Comedy- Dante Alighieri
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The Canterbury Tales - Geoffrey Chaucer
Additional miscellaneous facts about Middle Ages literature…
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