THE ISSUE OF THE MIDDLE AGES IN EASTERN AND WESTERN LITERATURE

Abstract

The article examines the concept of the Middle Ages in Eastern and Western literature, and the principles of its development. The problem of periodization of medieval literature in East and West, attention is paid to its leading features. Also, in the literature of the Middle Ages, the specific nature of folklore, examples of written literature, lyrical, epic, and dramatic genres was studied. Novels of chivalry, examples of liturgical theater, courtesan lyrics and poetry of turbadurs are discussed in detail. The influence of the Eastern Renaissance on Western medieval literature is covered in detail.