The Middle Ages was a turbent and violent period yet it known for its key dates and events. The timelines and biographies of the most famous Middle Ages people includes great nobles, warriors, religious leaders and explorers of Europe and England during the Medieval period of the Middle Ages. During this time, women plays a key role in this society. They have to take care of the children, prepare for food, tending livestocks, etc. They also involved in vital cottage industries in which the women worked really hard on. And, they had to take care of their husband and help them picking up the crops. Since there were Peasants, it seem as if they are these unsophisticated person that doesn't seem too happy about it. The Medieval society for the woman was probably horrendous for them because they don't seem to take a break. And last, their symbol was a distaff in which it is used for spinning flax and wool.
Work Cited: https://www.bl.uk/the-middle-ages/articles/women-in-medieval-society
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Introduction to Geoffrey Chaucer
Since the start of professional study of historical records in the nineteenth century, besides, it has become clear that Chaucer is one of the best-documented of early writers. Geoffrey Chaucer is a English poet of the Middle Ages who is an author of The Canterbury Tales (1837-1400). He also wrote a string of other surviving works in verse and prose. His importance was recognized soon after his death. He had a lovely wife named Philippa de Roet at that time. He also was a useful servant in his own right. His collected works were first printed in 1539 and have remained available to readers ever since. For centuries, he has been one of the most influential authors ever to have written in English .
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