Middle English Period

Secular Literature

is any written work which concerns worldly rather than spiritual or religious subjects.

What happens in the period?

The Middle English Period sees a huge transition in the language, culture, and life style in England.

What was most of the Middle English writings?

Religious in nature; however from about 1350s, secular literature began to rise. This period is home to the likes of Chaucer( father of literature), Thomas Malory, and Robert Henryson.

What are some notable works?

• Piers Plowman

• The Canterbury Tales

• Sir Gawain and the Greenknight