Great Authors of the British Isles: Beowulf to Shakespeare
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesHow did the English language transition from Old English to Middle English to the rich and brilliant words of William Shakespeare? This title traces the development of the English language by highlighting the following famous texts: Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, The Canterbury Tales, and Romeo and Juliet.
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Runtime: 27 minutes 44 seconds
- Topic: Biographies, Literature
- Subtopic: Beowulf, Chaucer, Geoffrey, English Literature, King Arthur, Plays, Poetry, Shakespeare, William, Sir Gawain and The Green Knight
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 2013
- Producer/Distributor: Ambrose Video Publishing, Inc
- Series: Great Authors Of The British Isles
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