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Episode 83: A Trilingual Nation

The History of English Podcast

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The Influence of French Literature and the Emergence of Robin Hood

This chapter explores the impact of French literature on England and how it contributed to the rise of the Robin Hood legend. It delves into the disparities between the nobles who had access to stories in French and Latin, and the common people who relied on translations and oral tradition, ultimately leading to the translation of Arthurian legends into English.

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