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Origin
Origin
The origins of the English language are very complex. What is today Britain was originally occupied by a primitive race, probably of Finnish origin.
In 1066, England was conquered by the Normans, of Scandinavian origin, but who introduced customs from Romanized France.
They were characterized by the abundance of consonants in the word, and their verse commonly used alliteration, this being a rhetorical figure that consisted of repeating the initial letter in nearby words, to produce a literary effect.
Before the normative conquest, there was an original poetry in the Anglo-Saxon language, primitive English, which already owned some of the features that later characterized English poetry.
Not based on the rhyme, but on the richly descriptive accent, with verses that fit the alterative tradition.
The presence of a large number of compound metaphors, the first elements of which are probably of Scandinavian origin.
characteristics
characteristics
Studying literature enables people to develop new ideas and ethical views and can help people to present themselves as educated members of society. Studying literature can be an enriching and revealing experience.
English literature allows us to understand the philosophical movements and ideas that permeated a particular culture at a particular time. For example, "Frankenstein" shows us the ambivalence that the British felt about empiricism.
English literature gives us a new way of thinking about the world
By following the stories presented through English literature, it is possible to understand how contemporary western culture has become what it is today.
Literature is an art form; it is capable of provoking divergent emotions and a general sense of "spiritual" well-being
Periods of English literature
Periods of English literature
Celtic substrate
Romanization / Christianization
Teutonic element (Germanic peoples)
Vikings (Norman conquest)
Latino - Christian
Frank contribution - Norman
What is English Language Day?
What is English Language Day?
English Language Day was created by UNESCO in 2010 and is celebrated every year on April 23. This day aims to commemorate the English language, which is one of the official languages of the United Nations, and, at the same time, to promote cultural diversity, multilingualism and the use of the language itself.
It is one of the six days for languages that UNESCO has created with the purpose of promoting their equitable use. For the Day of the English Language, April 23 was chosen, since this date marks the anniversary of the birth of one of the most famous English writers, William Shakespeare.
Influence of the English language on other languages and vice versa
Influence of the English language on other languages and vice versa
As mentioned earlier, English has borrowed words from a wide variety of languages, including French, Latin, German, and Spanish. However, the English language has also significantly influenced other languages. Below we have included some examples of the influence of the English language on other languages and vice versa.
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