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Period: 1066 to 1500
Middle English (1066-1500)
The Anglo-Norman or Middle English period (1066-1500) is characterized by the influence of the Norman conquest of England, which led to the fusion of Anglo-Saxon and Norman traditions. This period saw the development of Middle English, the rise of Geoffrey Chaucer, and the production of a wide range of literature, including courtly and chivalric works, religious literature, and historical chronicles. -
Period: 1500 to 1060
Medieval English, 500-1500 - Old english period (450-1060)
-Medieval English, spanning roughly from 500 to 1500 AD, encompasses a significant period of linguistic evolution in England. During this time, English went through several stages of development, influenced by various factors such as the migration of Germanic tribes.
-Old English literature, from the 5th to the 11th centuries, is characterized by three main genres: epic poetry, lyric poetry, and prose. Beowulf, an epic poem about a hero who slays monsters, is the most famous work of this period