Progression of British Literature

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  • Period: 55 BCE to 430

    Early History

    Roman Occupation of Britain
  • Period: 449 to 1066

    Early British Literature

    Early British Literature was heavily religious since monks were the first to write things done.
  • Period: 658 to 1100

    Old English (Anglo-Saxon English)

    It was both spoken and written during this time period. The Anglo-Saxons called their language "Englisc," and it was very influenced by Christianity.
  • Period: 700 to 750

    Beowulf

    One of the most famous epic poems written in Old English.
  • Period: 1100 to 1500

    Middle English

    This was the first form of English that was understandable by modern readers.