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Echoes of Anglo-Saxon Literature: Tales from an Ancient Time

Discover the rich literary heritage of the Anglo-Saxon period, where epic poems like Beowulf and riddles captivated listeners. Learn about the influential works that survived to this day, such as The Wanderer and The Dream of the Rood, and key events in British history and literature during this era. From the reign of King Alfred the Great to the Norman Conquest, delve into a fascinating chapter of early English literature. Explore the oral storytelling traditions, the 'runic' alphabet, and the enduring legacy of these ancient tales.

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Echoes of Anglo-Saxon Literature: Tales from an Ancient Time

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  1. Maddie Bishop, Nick Gill, Connor Covington, and Kareen Elrefai The Anglo Saxon Period

  2. They had an early writing system called the ‘runic’ alphabet, which was used for inscriptions on coins and monuments. All literature was told orally and not written down. In the halls of nobles and kings, scops told stories of heroes in epic poems (lengthy tales of heroic warriors. Ex. Beowulf) and lyric poems (short poems that are sang rather then said) There were also Anglo-Saxon riddles that gave descriptions of familiar objects, and people had to guess what the object was. Other major works at that time include The Wanderer, The Seafarer, The Battle of Maldon, and The Dream of the Rood. These are the only major works that survived to this day. Literary History

  3. 597- Christian missionaries land in Kent; Christianity begins to spread among Anglo-Saxons. 793-Vikings begin first of many raids on Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. 871- Alfred the Great becomes King of Wessex ( to 899). 1016-Canute,a Dane, becomes king of England ( to 1035). 1066- Norman conquest- William the Conqueror defeated Harold at Hastings and becomes king of England. Events in Britain

  4. 750: Surviving version of Beowulf probably composed. 975: Anglo-Saxon verse collected in Exeter book 1000: surviving version of Beowulf written out by monks. 1070: The Bayeux tapestry was created to recall the events of the Norman conquest at the battle of Hastings. Events in British Literature events

  5. Events taking place in the world during the Anglo-Saxon period • 527 – Justinian becomes the emperor of the byzantine • 622 – Islam is created • 800 - Charlemagne is crowned king of Holy Roman empire • 800 – Chinese invent gun powder • 1054 - Christian church divides

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