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What language became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society after the Norman conquest of England?
What language became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society after the Norman conquest of England?
Which work is considered the most famous in Old English?
Which work is considered the most famous in Old English?
What is the earliest form of English called?
What is the earliest form of English called?
When did the Chancery Standard, late Middle English, last until?
When did the Chancery Standard, late Middle English, last until?
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Which territories are included in the regions where English literature is written?
Which territories are included in the regions where English literature is written?
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Study Notes
The History of English
- French became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society after the Norman conquest of England.
- The most famous work in Old English is Beowulf.
Old English
- Old English is the earliest form of English.
Middle English
- The Chancery Standard, a variant of late Middle English, lasted until the 15th century.
English Literature
- English literature is written in the territories of England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and other English-speaking regions.
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Test your knowledge of English literature with this quiz covering literary works from the United Kingdom, United States, Republic of Ireland, and former British Empire. Explore the rich history of the English language and its evolution over 1,400 years.
