Great Authors of the British Isles: Beowulf to Shakespeare (Accessible Preview)

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Channel: Described and Captioned Media Program · 2014 · Education

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How 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. 


Producer/Distributor: AMBROSE VIDEO PUBLISHING, INC
Production Year: 2013
Grade Level: 9-12

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