Old English is the language spoken in England from roughly the 5th to the 12th centuries. It is the ancestor of modern English, but it is significantly different in terms of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
Examples of Old English texts include:
* The epic poem Beowulf
* The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
* The works of the Venerable Bede
Studying Old English can provide valuable insights into the history of the English language and the development of modern English literature.