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Anglo-Saxon Chronicle |
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Anglo-Saxon ChronicleA history of England from the Roman invasion to the 11th century, consisting of a series of chronicles written in Old English by monks, begun in the 9th century (during the reign of King Alfred), and continuing until 1154. The Chronicle, comprising seven different manuscripts, forms a unique record of early English history and also of the development of Old English prose up to its final stages. By 1154 Old English had been superseded by Middle English. |
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| The term "chronicle," of course, recalls a specific
body of historical writing produced during the Middle Ages and
Renaissance, texts ranging from the 9th century Anglo-Saxon Chronicle to
the early 17th century A Mirror for Magistrates. One of
his local "finds" was the Welsh monk, Asser, to whom we owe
most of the details of Alfred's life, as set down in his
contribution to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. Endnotes explain that the story is meant to be a fable, and also
tell a bit about the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles, alchemy, the story's
setting, and Saint Elfleda, who appears as a character. |
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