Encyclopedia of Medieval Literature Online

The Encyclopedia of Medieval Literature is now available online via Credo Reference.

The encyclopedia is a comprehensive guide to literature written between 500 and 1500.  While primarily devoted to the early literature of England, the volume also includes Islamic, Hispanic, Celtic, Mongolian, Germanic, Italian, and Russian literature and culture of the Middle Ages.

Entries provide thorough coverage of major English authors, such as Chaucer, and of entire genres, such as drama, ballad, and saga.  Literary works, key individuals, and important themes of the period are also covered.