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Riddles and rhymes play a significant role in the oral traditions of English-speaking cultures, especially among children. These playful puzzles often include puns, exemplified by classic examples like "What runs but never walks? A river." Beyond their entertainment value, enigmas and sayings have historically enriched poetic language. The seminar paper explores the evolution of Old English literature during the Anglo-Saxon Period, highlighting its vernacular roots and the influence of Latin and Germanic languages, particularly under King Alfred's patronage of poetry in monastic settings.
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Riddles In Literature: Old English Riddle, Katharina Fischer
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- Riddles In Literature: Old English Riddle
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Katharina Fischer
- Publisher
- GRIN Verlag
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9783640656578
- Category
- About Literature, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Riddles and rhymes play a significant role in the oral traditions of English-speaking cultures, especially among children. These playful puzzles often include puns, exemplified by classic examples like "What runs but never walks? A river." Beyond their entertainment value, enigmas and sayings have historically enriched poetic language. The seminar paper explores the evolution of Old English literature during the Anglo-Saxon Period, highlighting its vernacular roots and the influence of Latin and Germanic languages, particularly under King Alfred's patronage of poetry in monastic settings.