Middle English and evolution of language after 1066 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................3 CHAPTER I. KEY FEATURES OF MIDDLE ENGLISH................................6 1.1. Phonology……………………………………………………………………...6 1.2. Morphology......................................................................................................11 1.3. Syntax and vocabulary……………………………………………………….14 CHAPTER II. LITERATURE IN MIDDLE ENGLISH ..................................16 2.1. Major genres.....................................................................................................16 2.2. Notable authors.................................................................................................19 2.3. Important works……………………………………………………………....22 CONCLUSION......................................................................................................28 BIBLIOGRAPHY..................................................................................................30