Middle English ( middle english) (jun 1, 1066 – nov 18, 1450)
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After the fall of the roman empire (14th century)
William the conquerer, he became the king of Britain, their langauge changed and there was so much influence from the french.
French was introduced as the language of the royal court and law, the language of the kings and nobility of england for more than 300 years.
A range of litrary genres emerged . Including chivalric romances, religious songs , folk ballads, drama, moralities, miracle players
The canterbury tales by Geoffrey Chauser is a significant work as it considered determining factor for English to develop into a national language. middle English- the Canterbury tales is a collection of 20 stories which gave a realistic picture of the society, often with a touch of satire ad humor.
The first part of Canterbury tales called for wife of bath: among the best- known of The Canterbury tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, it provides insight into the role of women in the late middle ages. Everyone could read the Canterbury tales.,, Even if not everyone could read back then.
Wife of bath , best known story 11th century
It provides insight into the role of women in the late middle ages. Middle English ended at 1450.
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