The 15th century in England saw little literary production after Chaucer due to unfavorable social and political conditions. Education was in a low state, universities were focused on endless philosophical debates rather than innovation, and the rising middle class prioritized money over intellectual pursuits. Religious persecution was common and the Wars of the Roses civil war lasted 30 years, dividing the country. Overall, the era lacked inspiration for creative works and heavily repressed literary genius according to historian Hudson.

1. Name of Institution
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Amity School of Languages
BA (English)-I
History of English Literature
Manoj Kumar

2. Name of Institution
Middle English Period after Chaucer
End of Middle English Period
• Begins with wars, unrest and chaos
• Preparation for a great age to follow- a period not of
production but of preparation
• Spirit of renaissance running deep and strong
• Towards a settled dynasty , a reformed religion and a
people united and progressive
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Romance of religion
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After Chaucer: 15th Century
After Chaucer: 15 Century
• “little enough to inspire and much to repress literary
genius”-about the unproductiveness of the 15th century
(Hudson)
• Unfavorable conditions for literary productions
• Low state of eduction
• Universities buried deep in medieval philosophy-endless
controversies
• Rising middle class-hostile to intellectual interests-
mercenary and sordid spirit
• Degeneration of religion-persecution
• Wars of roses-30 years struggle-House of Youk v/s
House of Lancaster
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1422

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After Chaucer: 15th Century
After Chaucer: 15 Century
• “little enough to inspire and much to repress literary
genius”-about the unproductiveness of the 15th century
(Hudson)
• Unfavorable conditions for literary productions
• Low state of eduction
• Universities buried deep in medieval philosophy-endless
controversies
• Rising middle class-hostile to intellectual interests-
mercenary and sordid spirit
• Degeneration of religion-persecution
• Wars of roses-30 years struggle-House of Youk v/s
House of Lancaster
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11. Name of Institution
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