Middle ages

Middle English Literature in the 14h and 15th Centuries

By ereboulet
  • Jan 1, 1300

    Beginning of the 14th Century

    English became a major part of Britain's culture, and French and English became the two most spoken languages in Britain.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1332 to Jan 1, 1386

    Alliterative Revival

    William Langland's poetry investigates the social potential of this moment.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1342 to Jan 1, 1416

    Julian of Norwich and "Revelations of Divine Love"

    Christian Visionary writings became extremely popular, with Julian of Norwich one of the most prominent authors of this genre.
  • Bubonic Plague
    Jan 1, 1348

    Bubonic Plague

    The bubonic plague destroyed 1/4- 1/3 of Europes population.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1400 to Jan 1, 1500

    Mystery and Morality Play Popularity

  • Jan 1, 1476

    William Caxton and Moveable Type

    William Caxton introduced moveable type to England, increasing the speed at which books could be made in multiple copy and dispersed to readers, as well as decreasing their cost of production.
  • Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur
    Jan 28, 1485

    Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur

    15th-century translation of 13th-century French romances about King Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory; Renewed the popularity of tales of the Knights of the Round Table.