14th Century Literature

14th-century literature reflects a period of significant social, political, and cultural change in Europe. It includes the emergence of vernacular languages, making literature more accessible beyond Latin. Notable works include Geoffrey Chaucer’s *The Canterbury Tales*, which depicts diverse medieval society through storytelling. Themes often explore love, morality, religion, and human nature, shaped by events like the Black Death. The period also features allegorical poetry and the rise of lyrical and narrative forms. Overall, 14th-century literature laid groundwork for later literary development by blending poetic innovation with the evolving views of human life and society.