Old English literature, primarily used from the 5th to the 12th century, is characterized by its Germanic roots, complex grammar, and poetic forms like alliteration. Notable works include "Beowulf" and "The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle." In contrast, Middle English literature, spanning the 12th to the 15th century, reflects the influence of Norman French and Latin, leading to more simplified grammar and a broader vocabulary. Key texts from this period include Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" and the works of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
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old English comes mainly from the angles of Germany but middle English has french influences from the Norman conquest
"Middle English" is a subset of English. Middle English is the type of English spoken in Chaucer's time, as in _The Canterbury Tales_. English is a language as a whole, but over time, the dialect has changed from Old English, the dialect spoken in _Beowulf_, to Middle English, the dialect spoken in Chaucer's time, in _The Canterbury Tales_, to Modern English, the dialect spoken in Shakespeare's time, in _Hamlet_, to today's English, the dialect I'm writing in right now.
No. Middle English is two words.
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In English literature, middle age typically refers to the period of life between youth and old age, often characterized by maturity, responsibilities, and self-reflection. Middle age is a common theme in literature, explored through the lens of characters navigating challenges such as career changes, relationships, and societal expectations.
Geoffrey Chaucer's nickname was the "father of English literature" due to his significant contributions to English poetry during the Middle Ages.
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Karl Steel has written: '\\' -- subject(s): History and criticism, Religious satire, English (Middle), English literature, Misogyny in literature, English poetry
P. S. Jolliffe has written: 'A check-list of Middle English prose writings of spiritual guidance' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Christian literature, English (Middle), Christianity, Civilization, Medieval, in literature, English prose literature, History of doctrines, Spiritual life
Carter F. Hanson has written: 'Emigration, nation, vocation' -- subject(s): History and criticism, History, Class consciousness in literature, Vocation in literature, Immigrants in literature, Immigrants' writings, Canadian, British, English fiction, Middle class in literature, Middle class, Emigration and immigration in literature, National characteristics, English, in literature
Middle English incorporates influences from French.
Arvind Krishna Mehrotra has written: 'Nine enclosures' 'The transfiguring places' 'The Illustrated History of Indian Literature in English' 'Middle earth' 'A concise history of Indian literature in English' -- subject(s): In literature, Indic literature (English), History and criticism
Viviana Comensoli has written: 'Household business' -- subject(s): Domestic drama, English, English Domestic drama, English drama, Family in literature, History, History and criticism, Literature and society, Middle class in literature
W. F. Bolton has written: 'The Middle Ages (Hist of Literature)' 'A living language' -- subject(s): English language, History, Syntax 'The Middle Ages' -- subject(s): English literature, History and criticism 'Shakespeare's English' 'A short history of literary English' -- subject(s): English language, History 'Alcuin and Beowulf' -- subject(s): Beowulf, Christian poetry, Latin (Medieval and modern), Christianity and literature, Civilization, Medieval, in literature, Criticism and interpretation, Dragons in literature, Epic poetry, English (Old), Heroes in literature, History, History and criticism, Knowledge, Literature, Monsters in literature 'A history of Anglo-Latin literature, 597-1066' -- subject(s): Latin literature, Medieval and modern Latin literature
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