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The History Of Early English Literature
Being The History Of English Poetry From Its Beginnings To The Accession Of King Alfred V2
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Focusing on the origins and evolution of English poetry, this book examines the transition from Old English poetry to the era of King Alfred. It highlights various poetic forms, including heroic and religious poetry, while discussing the influence of Christianity and the Norman Conquest on language development. Key figures like Caedmon and Bede are analyzed, alongside the significance of oral traditions in poetry's transmission. This comprehensive study serves as an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts of English literature and language history.
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The History Of Early English Literature, Stopford A. Brooke
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- Title
- The History Of Early English Literature
- Subtitle
- Being The History Of English Poetry From Its Beginnings To The Accession Of King Alfred V2
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stopford A. Brooke
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 348
- ISBN13
- 9781428615588
- Category
- Poetry
- Description
- Focusing on the origins and evolution of English poetry, this book examines the transition from Old English poetry to the era of King Alfred. It highlights various poetic forms, including heroic and religious poetry, while discussing the influence of Christianity and the Norman Conquest on language development. Key figures like Caedmon and Bede are analyzed, alongside the significance of oral traditions in poetry's transmission. This comprehensive study serves as an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts of English literature and language history.