The Anglo-Norman era began in 1066 when the Normans invaded England and established their rule. The Normans brought a range of changes to England and English literature. They introduced a more masculine style of writing, which was more realistic than the previous style. The Anglo-Norman era is also known for the introduction of the romance novel. It was during this time that the genre of romance novel was created and William Caxton began publishing the first romance novel in English, "The Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye".
1. Richard of Caesarea
Richard of Caesarea was a medieval theologian who was born around 1187 in France. He was a very influential person in the history of Christian theology and became known as one of the most important figures of the 12th century. He wrote many religious texts and some of his most well known works are the texts that he wrote about the Gospel of John in the Latin language. He is also a well-known writer of the Bible and his work is still in use today.
2. Geoffrey of Monmouth
Geoffrey of Monmouth is one of the lesser-known authors of the Anglo-Norman age. He was an author of history and folklore, and he is best known for his writings in Latin and for his chronicle known as "Historia Regum Britanniae," which is considered to be the first major work of British history. His writings have influenced many writers including William Shakespeare and William Blake, and he is often considered the father of British history. Geoffrey of Monmouth was born in Wales in the 11th century and was the son of a knight. He became a monk in England and entered the monastery at Bath in 1136. He translated the "Chronicle of the Kings of Britain" and "The Life of Merlin" into Latin, and he wrote a book named "The Prophecies of Merlin." He was also the author of "The History of the Kings of Britain," which is a history of the Anglo-Saxon kings of Britain. He died in 1155.
3. Wace
Wace was an author of the Anglo-Norman Age. He is best known for his work in "Roman de Brut".
4. The Bayeux Tapestry
The Bayeux Tapestry is a large embroidered cloth with embroidered scenes from the Norman conquest of England in 1066. It is believed to have been created by Anglo-Norman artists in the 1070s and 1080s. The Bayeux Tapestry is the only surviving example of its kind, while the majority of the extant Norman literature is in Latin. The Bayeux Tapestry is the only surviving example of its kind, while the majority of the extant Norman literature is in Latin.
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