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Medieval Literature Historical Background
Background Information Fall of Roman Empire (appr. 400 AD) – 1500 AD Two important historical events Literature before 900  Literature flourished
Historians date MA to 400 AD -1500 AD (approximations) ,[object Object]
 Moors
 Explorers
Feudal System,[object Object]
800 AD 1st Holy Roman Emperor
Illiterate
Often went barefoot
Impact of his reign,[object Object]
 Ornate book coversIvory book cover 9th-10th century
Illuminated Texts Book of Durrow
Book of Durrow
Book of Kells
Book of Kells
Book of Kells
Lindisfarne Gospels
Lindisfarne Gospels
Lindisfarne  Gospels
Epic Deeds, Oral Literature & Courtly Love Beowulf
Epic Deeds, Oral Literature & Courtly Love Volsunga Saga
Nibelungenlied
Song of Roland

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