English Poetry until the Seventeenth Century: Anglo-Saxon Poetry

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When did the Romans first invade Britain?

In 55-54 B.C. during the age of Julius Caesar

What happened after the Romans withdrew from Britain in A.D. 410?

A long period of civil wars followed

What type of literature did the Anglo-Saxons bring with them to Britain?

Songs and lays meant to excite warriors for battle

How were the Anglo-Saxon songs and lays transmitted?

Both b and c

What happened to the Anglo-Saxons' heathen gods?

They abandoned them and embraced Christianity

What is the main focus of the passage?

The history of culture and the arts in Britain

Explore the history of culture and the arts in Britain, starting with the Roman invasion of the British islands. Learn about the Roman occupation, native creative writing, and the development of poetry until the seventeenth century.

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