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Medieval Literary Genres
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Epic Poetry
A long, narrative poem typically detailing heroic deeds and events significant to a culture or nation.
Romance
A literary genre involving adventure, love, and sometimes magical or chivalric elements.
Fabliau
A short comical tale often characterized by bawdy and obscene humor.
Allegory
A narrative in which characters and events represent broader moral or spiritual meanings.
Hagiography
A biography that idealizes its subject, particularly the lives of saints and religious figures.
Mystery Play
A form of medieval drama based on biblical history, usually performed during religious festivals.
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