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9781334217395: The Study of Anglo-Norman

Synopsis

This book explores the field of Anglo-Norman studies and its role in English history and literature. The author discusses the use of Anglo-Norman by the French-speaking ruling class in England following the Norman Conquest, and its contrast with the Old English language that was spoken by the majority of the population. The book explores the influence of Anglo-Norman on the development of the English language, how it gradually lost ground to English over time, and the ways in which Anglo-Norman literature gives insight into medieval culture.

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