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What is the most famous work in Old English that has achieved national epic status in England?
What is the most famous work in Old English that has achieved national epic status in England?
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
- The Canterbury Tales
- Beowulf (correct)
- Le Morte d'Arthur
When did the Anglo-Saxon invaders bring the earliest forms of English to Great Britain?
When did the Anglo-Saxon invaders bring the earliest forms of English to Great Britain?
- Eighth century
- Tenth century
- Fifth century (correct)
- Twelfth century
Which language became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society after the Norman conquest of England?
Which language became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society after the Norman conquest of England?
- German
- Latin
- Old English
- French (correct)
In what century did the English language start to develop?
In what century did the English language start to develop?
Which territories are included in the regions where English literature is written?
Which territories are included in the regions where English literature is written?
गोपाळ हरी देशमुखांची मूळची आडनाम कोणती होती?
गोपाळ हरी देशमुखांची मूळची आडनाम कोणती होती?
गोपाळ हरी देशमुख कोण होते?
गोपाळ हरी देशमुख कोण होते?
गोपाळ हरी देशमुख कुठल्या वंशातील होते?
गोपाळ हरी देशमुख कुठल्या वंशातील होते?
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Study Notes
Old English and National Epic
- "Beowulf" is the most famous work in Old English, recognized as a national epic of England.
Anglo-Saxon Invaders
- The Anglo-Saxon invaders introduced the earliest forms of English to Great Britain around the 5th century.
Language Influence Post-Norman Conquest
- After the Norman conquest of England in 1066, Norman French became the standard language for courts, parliament, and polite society.
Development of the English Language
- The English language began to develop in the 5th century and has evolved significantly over the centuries.
Regions of English Literature
- English literature is written in various territories, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, reflecting a diverse literary tradition.
Gopal Hari Deshmukh
- Gopal Hari Deshmukh’s original surname was "Deshmukh."
- He was an influential reformer and writer, known for his contributions to social and political thought in 19th-century India.
- Gopal Hari Deshmukh belonged to the Deshmukh clan, indicating a lineage of local governance or administration.
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