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Anglo-Saxon Chronicle & Beowulf. Karl Kangur. ANGLO-Saxon Chronicle. Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. A collection of annals Summarizes t he history of the Anglo-Saxons. Written in Old English Created late in 9th century (during the reign of Alfred the Great). Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.
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Anglo-Saxon Chronicle&Beowulf Karl Kangur
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle • 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 survived • The oldest was started at the end of Alfred’s reign • The most recent was written at Peterbourough Abbey (a monastery) in 1116 • Oldes annals are dated at 60BC
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle • Most important historical source for that period in England • Manuscripts are also important sources for the history of the English language.
Beowulf • The oldest surviving epic poem in the English language. • The earliest piece of European literature. • Written in Old English • 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: Beowulf (a prince of Geats) goes to Denmark to help King Hrothgar get rid ofa terrible monster – Grendel. • Many books, theater plays, and movies have been made of the story.
