Hroswitha of Gandersheim[?] (935-1001) is the first known dramatist to come after the Dark Ages. She is credited with eight legends of saints, six plays, two historical epics, and a variety of lesser works.
... parties" where sex was the main attraction. In short, they acted as if they might die at any moment, or worse still, get old.
In addition to their irreverent behavior, ...