Question

Which century marks the beginning of English literature?

• A. 5th century
• B. 11th century
• C. 14th century
• D. 16th century

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 5th century

• English literature is generally considered to have begun in the 5th century (around 450 AD) with the settlement of Anglo-Saxons in England.

• They introduced a new language and cultural heritage that evolved into what we now call Old English.

• This period marks the origin of literary writing in the English language.