British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Dream Visions
The dream vision as a form was as popular in the late medieval period as the novel is today. From courtly comedy to social critique, via feminist polemic, this article explores some of the most captivating works of the medieval period.
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British Library: Discovering Literature: Travel, Trade and Exploration in the Middle Ages
Medieval Europeans were fascinated by the lands that lay beyond their own continent. This article looks at the real and imaginary travels of explorers and tradesmen through works including The Book of John Mandeville, The Travels of...
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British Library: Discovering Literature: Gender and Sexuality
Examine representations of gender, sex, and relationships in medieval literature, from the works of women's writers to tales of courtly love to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
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British Library: Discovering Literature: Margery Kempe
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of Margery Kempe. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, and links to related articles, collection items, and works.
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British Library: Discovering Literature: Guthlac
Familiarize yourself with the life of Guthlac. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, and links to related articles.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Julian of Norwich
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of Julian of Norwich. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, links to related articles, and collection items.
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British Library: Discovering Literature: Bede
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of Bede. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, and links to related articles, collection items, and works.
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British Library: Discovering Literature: Collection Items
Discover a wealth of literary manuscripts and early print editions from the medieval period.
University of Florida
University of Florida: Dante, Chaucer, and the Currency of the Word
Website containing links to various medieval poetry and poets including Dante, Chaucer, and other famous works.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Brother Sebastian's Friendship" by Harold Frederic
This is the text for the short story "Brother Sebastian's Friendship" by Harold Frederic.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Early English Comedy
Short discussion of John Heywood and his role in the development of English comedy. Includes some info on Heywood's plays.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Dante Biography
Extensive biography with links to important times and figures relating to Dante's life. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Boccaccio Biography
Excellent, extensive resource on Boccaccio's life, including bibliography for more research. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...