History of English Literature - The Old English or Anglo-Saxon period

Old English Literature or Anglo-Saxon literature began around the middle of the 5th century AD. The history of this period is not clear since not many written accounts exist. This video tries to demystify this topic and provide a lucid description for students of english literature.

References and Further Reading
1. A Critical History Of English Literature by David Daiches -
2. English Literature: Its History and Its Significance For the Life of the English speaking by William J. Long -

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