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Old English Literature
Ben Abdelrrezak Abdelnacer
Created on February 3, 2024
Old English, or Anglo-Saxon, was spoken and written in parts of what are now England and southern Scotland between the 5th and 11th centuries. This period marks the early stages of the English language and provides a window into the life, beliefs, and artistic expressions of the Anglo-Saxon people.
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EThe Norman Conquest of 1066 marked the end of the Old English period, leading to significant linguistic changes. However, the legacy of Old English literature endures, influencing writers through the ages, including modern authors like J.R.R. Tolkien, who drew upon its themes and linguistic features in his own work.
RLiterary text : L1 level lecturer: Ben Abderrezak Abdelnacer
Old English Literature
Welcome to our exploration of Old English Literature, a fascinating journey back to the roots of the English language. Old English, or Anglo-Saxon, was spoken and written in parts of what are now England and southern Scotland between the 5th and 11th centuries. This period marks the early stages of the English language and provides a window into the life, beliefs, and artistic expressions of the Anglo-Saxon people.s.
Old English literature is renowned for its distinctive features, including: Alliteration Caesura Kennings