The Medieval literary period can be broken down into two distinct periods: Old English (428 - 1066 CE) and Middle English (1066 - 1450 CE) Periods. Themes often included Christianity, chivalry, and mans achievement - real or imagined. Listed below are some Websites that will help you in your research. The Websites listed below will help you with your research.
Lyrics of the Middle Ages
Dictionary of Medieval Knighthood and Chivalry
by
Bradford B. Broughton
The Decameron
by
Giovanni Boccaccio; Mark Musa (Editor); Peter E. Bondanella (Editor)