ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Medieval literature’s major themes were related to Religion. The literature of this time was composed of religious writings as well as secular works. Religion in the Middle Ages, though dominated by the Catholic Church, was far more varied than only orthodox Christianity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anonymity. A notable amount of medieval literature is anonymous. This is not only due to the lack of documents from a period, but also due to an interpretation of the author’s role that differs considerably from the romantic interpretation of the term in use today.

Detailed explanation-3: -The period of European history extending from about 500 to 1400–1500 ce is traditionally known as the Middle Ages. The term was first used by 15th-century scholars to designate the period between their own time and the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

Detailed explanation-4: -Literature in the Medieval Period Much of the early literature of this period consists of sermons, prayers, lives of saints, and homilies. In secular medieval literature, the figure of King Arthur, an ancient British hero, attracted the attention and imagination of these early writers.