15th century literature

15th-century literature marks a transitional period between the medieval and Renaissance eras, characterized by the emergence of more personal, expressive writing. In Europe, especially in England and Italy, it includes influential works like Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," which uses vernacular language to depict diverse social voices, and early humanist texts that revive classical ideas. Literary themes often explore morality, religion, love, and human nature. This period also sees the development of prose alongside poetry, laying the groundwork for the rich artistic and intellectual movements of the Renaissance that follow.