English Literature

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CHAPTER III. THE ANGLO-NORMAN PERIOD (1066-1350)


  1. What part did Arthur play in the early history of Britain?
    How long did the struggle between Britons and Saxons last?
    What Celtic names and elements entered into English lan-
    guage and literature?

  2. What is a ballad, and what distinguishes it from other
    forms of poetry? Describe the ballad which you like best.
    Why did the ballad, more than any other form of literature,
    appeal to the common people? What modern poems suggest
    the old popular ballad? How do these compare in form and
    subject matter with the Robin Hood ballads?

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