5 Questions
What is the most famous work in Old English?
Beowulf
Who is the author of The Canterbury Tales?
Geoffrey Chaucer
What event led to French becoming the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society in England?
The Norman conquest of England in 1066
Who is credited with the invention of the printing press in 1439?
Johannes Gutenberg
What significant literary work helped to standardize the English language in 1611?
The King James Bible
Explore the development of literature in the English language and its evolution over 1,400 years, from the Anglo-Saxon invaders to modern times. Learn about Old English literature, including the famous work Beowulf, and its impact on the English-speaking world.
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