Middle EnglishLiterature
Middle English Literature refers to the body of written works produced in England between the late 11th century and the late 15th century. This period saw the emergence of influential literary works such as Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and Piers Plowman. Middle English Literature is characterized by the use of the Middle English language, which evolved from Old English following the Norman Conquest in 1066. The literature of this period encompasses a wide range of genres, including poetry, prose, drama, and religious writings, and reflects the cultural, social, and political changes of medieval England.