It is hard to imagine any other event that so marked this century as did the Hundred Years' War. Its influence was felt strongly in the literature of the time, most notably as the object of the chroniqueur. Because of the importance of Froissart, it is easy to overlook the other literary creations of the age. If epic literature had apparently died, it found a suitable replacement in the historical chroncles of Froissart and Joinville. The fabliau continued into its second century, as did a new, 'de-chivalrized' lyrical poetry. Finally, the genre of theater was truly evolving; the distinction between religious and secular theater was now firmly established, and each developed on along its own course, although the church began to wash its hands of any form of drama.
Gallica Classique: Liste des Auteurs, Moyen Âge. Has editions of the chroniqueurs Joinville, Commines and Villehardouin. Very nice site. 
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