English literature: Is a form of literature

English literature is a form of literature written in the English language from the English-speaking world. The English language has developed over more than 1,400 years. [1] English literature spans over a millennium of extraordinary literary achievement, from the earliest Anglo-Saxon poets to contemporary bestselling authors. A Brief History of English Literature By NASRULLAH MAMBROL on July 18, 2018 • ( 14 ) CHAPTER 1 OLD ENGLISH LITERATURE The Old English language or Anglo-Saxon is the earliest form of English . The period is a long one and it is generally considered that Old English was spoken from about A.D. 600 to about 1100. Many of the poems of the period are pagan, in particular Widsith and Beowulf. The greatest English poem, Beowulf is the first English epic. The author of Beowulf is anonymous. It is a ... British Literature Summary 1. Old English (Anglo-Saxon) Period (c. 450–1066) The Old English period marks the beginning of British literature . It was a time when literature was primarily oral and focused on heroic tales and religious themes. The language of this period, Old English , is very different from modern English and can be difficult to understand without specialized study. The most significant work from this era is the epic poem Beowulf, which tells the story of a hero who battles ...