English Literature Quiz

English literature is literature written in the English language from various countries including the United Kingdom, United States, Republic of Ireland, and former British Empire countries.

The earliest forms of English are a set of Anglo-Frisian dialects brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon invaders in the fifth century, known as Old English.

Beowulf is the most famous work in Old English.

<p>French became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society after the Norman conquest of England.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The period of English known as after the Normans came is Middle English.</p> Signup and view all the answers