The middle English period (1066 – 1450) (2h 2min, sep 30, 1066 y – 11h 26min, jul 17, 1450 y)
Description:
sound like German- Norman invasion in 1066 a Frenchman “William the Conquerer” became the King of England
- About 10.000 French words were incorporated in the English language
Social and cultural changes and changed in language and literature
- French was introduced as the language of the royal court and in the law.
- French became the language of the kings and nobility of England for more than 300 years.
- A range of literary genres emerged, including chivalric romances, religious songs, folk ballads, drama, morality and miracle plays.
The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer- the first story is called Wife with Bath
Is a significant work as it is considered a determining factor for English to develop into a national language. Middle English
- The Canterbury Tales is a collection of 20 stories which give a realistic picture of medieval society.
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Date:
2h 2min, sep 30, 1066 y
11h 26min, jul 17, 1450 y
~ 384 years