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What is Old English literature?
Old English literature refers to poetry and prose written in Old English in early medieval England, from the 7th century to the decades after the Norman Conquest of 1066.
What is considered the oldest surviving poem in English?
Cædmon's Hymn is often considered as the oldest surviving poem in English.
When does Old English literature end?
Old English literature ends with the 12th century, when the grammar and syntax of Old English had almost completely deteriorated.
What are the main types of Old English literature?
The main types of Old English literature include sermons and saints' lives, biblical translations, translated Latin works, chronicles, narrative history works, laws, and wills.
What replaced Old English literature?
Old English literature was replaced by the much larger corpus of Middle English literature.
Test your knowledge of Old English literature in this quiz! From the oldest surviving poem in English to the impact of the Norman Conquest, delve into the world of Anglo-Saxon England and discover the rich literary heritage of this early medieval period.
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