BEOWULF
,Anglo-Saxon Period
The Anglo-Saxon period is the earliest recorded
time period in English history.
,The Anglo-Saxon period
ranges from 449-1066.
It ends with the Battle of
Hastings where the French,
under the leadership of
William the Conqueror
invaded England.
, Anglo-Saxon Literature
Few people read in this period
Oral tradition – was performed
and/or sung by a Bard (Scop) from
memory in Old English
This is why there are often
several versions of the
same story.
Scops – poet/minstrels
Authors were unknown
,Anglo-Saxon Period
The Anglo-Saxon period is the earliest recorded
time period in English history.
,The Anglo-Saxon period
ranges from 449-1066.
It ends with the Battle of
Hastings where the French,
under the leadership of
William the Conqueror
invaded England.
, Anglo-Saxon Literature
Few people read in this period
Oral tradition – was performed
and/or sung by a Bard (Scop) from
memory in Old English
This is why there are often
several versions of the
same story.
Scops – poet/minstrels
Authors were unknown
