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Anglo-Saxon Literature

Anglo-Saxon Literature. A Prelude to Beowulf. Anglo-Saxon Artifacts. Anglo-Saxon Clothing. Anglo-Saxon Warriors. Literature of the Period. The literature began as oral tradition. Reciting of poems often occurred with celebration – like military victories. Anglo-Saxon Literature.

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Anglo-Saxon Literature

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  1. Anglo-Saxon Literature A Prelude to Beowulf

  2. Anglo-Saxon Artifacts

  3. Anglo-Saxon Clothing

  4. Anglo-Saxon Warriors

  5. Literature of the Period The literature began as oral tradition. Reciting of poems often occurred with celebration – like military victories.

  6. Anglo-Saxon Literature Early verse falls mainly into two categories: HEROIC POETRY: recounting the achievements of warriors * Beowulf ELEGIAC POETRY: lamenting the deaths of loved ones and the loss of the past * The Wanderer

  7. Beowulf The story of a great warrior renowned for his courage, strength and dignity. Considered the national epic of England – first work composed in the English language. Author is unknown Recited as early as the 6thcentury, composed in the 8th century – written in the 11th

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