5 Questions
Which poet is known for the epic poem 'Paradise Lost'?
John Milton
Who is generally seen as the beginning of English literature?
Beowulf
Who is associated with major drama and poetry during the Renaissance period?
Geoffrey Chaucer
Which century is particularly associated with satire in English literature?
18th century
What is the most famous work in Old English that has achieved national epic status in England?
'Beowulf'
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