Medieval - Old & Middle English - Middle Ages
(1350-1485) The Medieval period of literature featured the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, William Langland, Margary Kempe, Sir Gawain, Everyman, Julian of Norwich, and many other writers. Read more about Medieval, Middle English and Old English.
Literature - Medieval - A History of English Literature
Read more about the Medieval Period in "A History of English Literature," by Robert Huntington Fletcher.
Read more about the Medieval Period in "A History of English Literature," by Robert Huntington Fletcher.
Going Medieval
The term "medieval" comes from the Latin meaning "middle age." The term medieval (originally spelled mediaeval) wasn't introduced into English until the 19th century, a time when there was heightened interest in the art, history and though of the Middle Ages.
The term "medieval" comes from the Latin meaning "middle age." The term medieval (originally spelled mediaeval) wasn't introduced into English until the 19th century, a time when there was heightened interest in the art, history and though of the Middle Ages.
Literature in Time - Literary Periods
Find a brief overview of periods in literature.
Find a brief overview of periods in literature.
Medieval Period - Where Did it All Begin?
The term "medieval" comes from the Latin meaning "middle age." The term medieval (originally spelled mediaeval) wasn't introduced into English until the 19th century, a time when there was heightened interest in the art, history and though of the Middle Ages.
The term "medieval" comes from the Latin meaning "middle age." The term medieval (originally spelled mediaeval) wasn't introduced into English until the 19th century, a time when there was heightened interest in the art, history and though of the Middle Ages.
William Caxton & The Introduction of Printing
Robert Huntington Fletcher writes: "Malory's book is the first great English classic which was given to the world in print instead of written manuscript; for it was shortly after Malory's death that the printing press was brought to England by William Caxton." Read more about William Caxton in "A History of English Literature."
Robert Huntington Fletcher writes: "Malory's book is the first great English classic which was given to the world in print instead of written manuscript; for it was shortly after Malory's death that the printing press was brought to England by William Caxton." Read more about William Caxton in "A History of English Literature."