The Emergence of French in Legal Documents and Literature

This chapter discusses the use of French in official documents and literature after the Norman conquest of England. It explores the shift away from Latin and the emergence of French as a predominant language for government documents, translations of classical works, and romance literature. The chapter also delves into the introduction of French poets like Was and Cretien de Tois, who expanded on the Arthurian legend and introduced elements like the Knights of the Round Table and Camelot.