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This document provides an overview of Anglo-Saxon literature from 450-1066 AD. It notes that this period began with the arrival of Germanic tribes like the Jutes, Angles, and Saxons in England and ended with the Norman conquest in 1066. Major works from this time include the epic poem Beowulf and Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. The literature reflects the pagan beliefs of early Anglo-Saxons and their conversion to Christianity. It also honors heroic acts and sea adventures.
- Author
- Anam Hijab
- Language
- EN