5 Questions
Which work is considered the most famous in Old English literature?
Beowulf
Who is the author of The Canterbury Tales?
Geoffrey Chaucer
During which period did French become the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society in England?
Following the Norman conquest of England in 1066
Which event helped to standardize the English language?
The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in 1439
Who played a significant role in promoting vernacular Middle English literature?
Geoffrey Chaucer
Study Notes
Old English Literature
- Beowulf is considered the most famous work in Old English literature.
Middle English Literature
- Geoffrey Chaucer is the author of The Canterbury Tales.
French Influence on English Language
- During the Norman Conquest period (1066-1154), French became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society in England.
Standardization of English Language
- The printing press event helped to standardize the English language.
Promotion of Vernacular Middle English Literature
- Geoffrey Chaucer played a significant role in promoting vernacular Middle English literature.
Explore the history and development of English literature, from the earliest forms of Old English to modern works written in the English language.
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