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People have always had conflicts, but how are these resolved? One common and (relatively) peaceful way is each side presenting their point of view, arguing against the other, and having a third person determine who is more convincing.
Medieval debate poetry was a genre of poems popular in England and France during the late medieval period. The same type of debate poems broadly existed in the ancient and medieval Near Eastern literatures.
Essentially, a debate poem depicts a dialogue between two natural opposites (e.g. sun vs. moon, winter vs. summer).[1] Although the particulars can vary considerably, this can function as a general definition of the literary form. The debates are necessarily emotionally charged, highlighting the contrasting values and personalities of the participants, and exposing their essentially opposite natures.
On the surface, debate poems typically appear didactic, but under this often lies a genuine dialogue between two equally paired opponents.
People all over the globe took pilgrimages between 500 and 1500 to express their religious beliefs, participate in community rituals, trade goods, and see new places. Now it's your turn.
Virtual Medieval Pilgrimage by Kalani Craig, 2025 - 2026. DigitalArc Jekyll Theme by Kalani Craig is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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