MIDDLE ENGLISH LITERATURE AND SOCIETY: FAITH, CHIVALRY, ALLEGORY, AND SOCIAL CRITIQUE
Samapti Banerjee
University of Burdwan, Department of English, Burdwan, West Bengal
Abstract
Middle English Literature emerges after the Norman Conquest 1066. It includes multiple varieties in it. It’s an innovative blend of religious subjects, medieval chivalric metrical romances, and love themes. Satire also prevails in the literary works. Due to the Norman invasion Latin and French influences on literature are prominently seen in the contemporary period. The literature of the contemporary medieval time has its unique essence and deep impact on the readers. The didactic way of storytelling and the usage of allegorical references have elevated the standards of writing and the excellence of contemporary English Literature. This innovative way of writing has spread knowledge widely about the social, religious, political and literary spheres of the time among the readers.
Keywords: Religious, Christian, Didactic, Faith, Allegory, Analogy, Society, Politics, Hypocrisy, Chivalry, Medieval
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EPRA International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Economic Research (ARER)
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Published on : 2026-04-11
| Vol | : | 14 |
| Issue | : | 4 |
| Month | : | April |
| Year | : | 2026 |