Middle English Literature | From King Arthur to Geoffrey Chaucer

Описание: History of English Literature Series | Middle English Literature

In this video, we move forward in our History of English Literature series and explore the Middle English Period (1066–1500)—a transformative age shaped by the Norman Conquest, social change, and linguistic evolution.

This lecture discusses:

Historical background of the Middle English Age
Impact of the Norman Conquest on the English language and literature
Key authors and texts, including Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales, William Langland, Geoffrey Monmouth
Literary Giants of the age
Development of Middle English as a literary language
Prominent women writers of the age

This video is especially useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students, NET/JRF aspirants, and literature enthusiasts who want a clear and structured understanding of English literary history.

📌 If you haven’t watched the first video on the **Anglo-Saxon (Old English) Age, check it out here:
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📚 Stay tuned for the next video in this series, where we will continue our journey through the History of English Literature.

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0:00 Intro
0:50 Middle English Language
1:26 Traits of Middle English Literature
2:23 Three Matters
2:57 Geoffrey of Monmouth
3:05 Laymon's Brut
3:15 Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
3:31 Literary Giants who defined the Era
4:26 Women Writers of the time
4:53 Conclusion