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ANGLO-Saxon ANGLO-Saxon ChronicleChronicle

A collection of annals Summarizes the history of

the Anglo-Saxons. Written in Old English Created late in 9th century

(during the reign of Alfred the Great)

Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

Nine manuscrips have Nine manuscrips have survivedsurvived

The oldest was started at the The oldest was started at the end of Alfred’s reignend of Alfred’s reign

The most recent was written The most recent was written at Peterbourough Abbey (a at Peterbourough Abbey (a monastery) in 1116monastery) in 1116

Oldes annals are dated at Oldes annals are dated at 60BC 60BC

Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Most important historical Most important historical

source for that period in source for that period in EnglandEngland

Manuscripts are also Manuscripts are also important sources for the important sources for the history of the English history of the English language.language.

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Beowulf

TThe oldest surviving he oldest surviving epic poem in the epic poem in the EnglishEnglish language. language.

TThe earliest piece of he earliest piece of European literature. European literature. WrittWritten in Old Englishen in Old English Originally untitled Originally untitled

Beowulf May have been

composed as an elegy for a king who died in the 7th century..

Written down between the 8th and the 11th century.

The original author is unknown.

Beowulf

Story: Story: Beowulf (a prince of Beowulf (a prince of Geats) goes to Geats) goes to Denmark to help King Denmark to help King Hrothgar get rid ofHrothgar get rid ofa terrible monster – Grendel.a terrible monster – Grendel.

MMany books, theater plays, and any books, theater plays, and movies have been movies have been made of the story.made of the story.

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