The medieval period in Italian literature spans from the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the discovery of America, divided into the Early and Late Middle Ages. This era saw the transition from Latin to vernacular languages, the birth of Italian literature, and the development of various literary genres.
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• The Middle Ages are divided into two periods: Early Middle Ages (476-1000 AD) and Late Middle Ages (1000-1492 AD)
• Medieval civilization sought balance between reason and faith, body and soul, heaven and earth, work and God
• The Early Middle Ages saw the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the rise of the feudal system
• The Late Middle Ages experienced economic revival, increased trade, and the founding of universities
• Latin evolved into vernacular languages, giving rise to Romance languages
• Early Italian literature developed in the 13th century, with religious poetry, Sicilian School, and Dolce Stil Novo