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Medieval literature


 

Medieval literature is a broad subject, encompassing essentially all written works available in Europe and beyond during the Middle Ages (encompassing the one thousand years from the fall of the Western Roman Empire ca. AD 500 to the beginning of the Florentine Renaissance in the late 15th century). The literature of this time was composed of religious writings as well as secular works. Just as in modern literature, it is a complex and rich field of study, from the utterly sacred to the exuberantly profane, touching all points in-between. Because of the wide range of time and place it is difficult to speak in general terms without oversimplification, and thus the literature is best characterized by its place of origin and/or language, as well as its genre.

Medieval literature by region and genre

◄ Medieval literature: Notable literature of the period
Medieval literature: See also ►

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►Introduction
►Languages
►Anonymity
►Types of writing
►Notable literature of the period
►Medieval literature by region and genre
►See also
►External links

 

 

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