The Old English
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Where does the term Anglo-Saxon come from?
It comes from two Germanic tribes: Angles and the Saxons.
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Where does this period of Literature start with?
It starts with the invasion of Celtic England around the 450s. The era ends in 1066 when Norman France conquered England.
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What did this period consist of?
Oral Literature. A scop used to recite the most important historical events of this time. A lot of the prose of this period was a translation of something else or religious nature.
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What are some important works of this period?
Beowulf , Caedmon & Cynewulf stories
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