THE ORIGINS OF ENGLISH LITERATURE: ANGLO-SAXON POETRY AND PROSE
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The origins of English literature go back to the Anglo-Saxon period, around 450 to 1066. During this time, Old English was the main language in England. This paper looks at how English poetry and prose began to develop, focusing on the religious, cultural, and language context of Anglo-Saxon England. It explores the shift from oral storytelling to written works, the impact of Christianity on literary themes, and the importance of texts like Caedmon’s Hymn, Beowulf, and The Ecclesiastical History of the English People.
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