Politically,a feudal system and a centralized government was 5 established in England. Religiously,the Rome-backed Catholic Church had a much stronger control over the country Great changes took place in languages:the Norman lords spoke French;common English spoke old English;Latin became the principal tongue of church affairs and was used by the clergymen and scholars.As a result,many terms employed by the Normans were adopted into English language.) Normans brought to England their own literature. 2.3.Medieval English Literature 2.3.1.Abriefsurvey: 5 The period,from 1066 up to the mid-14th century,is almost a barren period in literary creation.In the second half of the 14th century,English literature starts to flourish.In comparison with Old English literature,Middle English literature is uttered by more voices,deals with a wider range of subjects and is in a greater diversity ofstyles,tones and genres. Romance is the most prevailing kind of literature.Popular ballad occupies an important position. The Middle English literature reflects the principles of the ⚫ Politically, a feudal system and a centralized government was established in England . ⚫ Religiously, the Rome-backed Catholic Church had a much stronger control over the country. ⚫ Great changes took place in languages: the Norman lords spoke French; common English spoke old English; Latin became the principal tongue of church affairs and was used by the clergymen and scholars. ( As a result, many terms employed by the Normans were adopted into English language.) ⚫ Normans brought to England their own literature. 2.3. Medieval English Literature 2.3.1.A brief survey: The period, from 1066 up to the mid-14th century, is almost a barren period in literary creation. In the second half of the 14th century, English literature starts to flourish. In comparison with Old English literature, Middle English literature is uttered by more voices, deals with a wider range of subjects and is in a greater diversity of styles, tones and genres. Romance is the most prevailing kind of literature. Popular ballad occupies an important position. The Middle English literature reflects the principles of the 5’ 5’