Middle English Literature
The term Middle English literature refers to the literature written in the form of the English language known as Middle English, from the late 12th century until the 1470s. During this time the Chancery Standard, a form of London-based English became widespread and the printing press regularized the language. Middle English developed from Wessex.
Themes in Middle English Literature
Language and voiceHeroes and heroinesGender and sexualityMyths, monsters and the imaginationFaith and religionForm and genre