Form and Style of Middle English Period:
One of the main features of this period is the development of metre which replaced Old English poetry. Different kinds of poems were written in Middle English Period for example-Laymond Brut wrote alliterative metre. King Horn, Havloc the Dane are some of the earliest romances where we find the competent use of metre.
Lyric was another form of poetry of the Middle English Period. Many Lyrics were religious in theme. There were some secular lyric as well as love lyrics. However it is difficult to separate the secular lyrics and love lyrics.
The romances were another form of poetry of the Middle English Period. The French influence is apparent in these romances. The stories were long in romances. It told story of battle, heroism, love etc.
The prose was another works of literature. The prose of Ancrene Riwle and Chatherene group has been accepted for its true value.
The romances form a considerable part of Middle English period. They could draw the interest of the readers. The romances were classified according to their subject under the following heads-
(i) The matter of Britain,
(ii) (ii) The matter of Rome,
(iii) (iii) The matter of French.
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