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Old English is the earliest known form of the English Language. It was used by the Anglo-Saxons and was highly influenced by German.
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Rome was considered one of the greatest western civilizations known to man. Its fall created a grand shift in human history.
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Beowulf is an epic poem consisting of around 4000 lines. Beowulf is an iconic example of Anglo-Saxon literature and is known for creating many well-known literary archetypes.
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This historical occurrence not only had a huge impact on human history, but influenced a piece of work that changed English literature: Shakespeare's "Macbeth".
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The Norman Invasion was the overtake of the English Isles under Duke William of Normandy. It led to significant changes in politics and culture throughout the English Isles
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The Canterbury Cathedral was an important architectural feat and is commonly known for its mention in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
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Middle English is the variation of English that was spoken after the Norman Invasion. It is difficult to define as it was extremely fluid and incessantly changing.
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The Magna Carta was an extremely influential document that changed the face of law and later influenced the U.S. Constitution.
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St Thomas was a great influence upon Western philosophy and traditional Catholic theology.
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The Canterbury Tales is a beloved collection of stories. The book follows a group of pilgrims on their journey to the Canterbury Cathedral. Each pilgrim tells two stories. The tales have a wide range of themes and tones.
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The invention of the printing press added stability and regularity to the English language and increased literacy among people.
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The first book ever to be printed.
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Europeans discovered North America during what is known as the "Age of Exploration".
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While English is still evolving, Modern English is the variation of English that is still used today and earlier versions of it could be understood by modern-day speakers.
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An event that would change the course of literature forever.
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The First Folio is the original collection of all of Shakespeare's plays. It was published seven years after the death of Shakespeare and has 36 plays within it.
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The American Revolution marked another dynamic shift in English culture. This shift began a new genre of literature as Americans searched for their identities through art.
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This event is a validation of a document that has shaped the Western World.
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The Great Gatsby is a beautiful work of American literature written by F. Scott Fitzgerald
