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Matter of England

Alright, kiddo. Let's talk about the Matter of England!

You know how when you go to school, you have different subjects you learn about? Well, in the Middle Ages, people also had different "matters" they talked and wrote about.

One of those matters was the Matter of England. Basically, it was a bunch of stories, legends, and poems all about England and its history.

Now, England has been around for a really long time. But in the Middle Ages, people were really interested in stories about brave knights, powerful kings and queens, and epic battles. The Matter of England had all of that!

One famous story in the Matter of England is about King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. They fought for what was right and protected others from harm.

Another story is about a hero named Robin Hood, who fought against rich folks that were mean to poor people. He was a really good archer and had a bunch of friends that helped him out.

So, the Matter of England was basically a collection of stories and legends that people in the Middle Ages liked to read and hear about. They were about brave heroes and exciting adventures that happened in England a long time ago.