... English literature. The earliest known pieces of literature to survive dealt with Christianity, pagan views, and adventure. First, Christianity is a prominent theme in the middle ages. For example, in the epic "Beowulf", Christianity is seen in the theme of good vs. evil. Beowulf, the good heroic figure battles three evil monsters, Grendel, the troll wife, and the dragon. Grendel, the monster ... the river three maidens on a raft appear and they take him away. Finally, a theme apparent through out the middle ages is adventure. First, this theme can be found in the epic adventure of "Beo...

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... of Whitby unites British Christian Church w/ Roman Church F. 700-799 1. Literary Events a. Monks begin Book of Kells, manuscript of Latin Gospels b. Compilation of Manyoshu, Japanese anthology about 4,500 poems c. Venerable Bede writes the Ecclesiastical History of the English People 2. Cultural/Historical Events a. Moors invade Spain b. Pueblo per. begins in southwestern North America c. Vikings invade Britain, begins century ... of invasions G. 800-899 1. Literary Events a. Anglo-Saxon Chronicle begun b. Composition of the Poetic Edda, a famous cycle of Norse mythological poems 2. Cult...

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