5 Questions
What is the most famous work in Old English literature?
Beowulf
Which work played a significant role in the development of vernacular Middle English?
The Canterbury Tales
When did the Chancery Standard, a London-based form of English, become widespread?
1470s
Who is credited with the invention of the printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg
What event helped to standardize the English language?
The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg
Learn about the history and development of English literature, from its earliest forms in Old English to modern works from the English-speaking world.
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