Oliver Sharpe
@sharpe-writing.bsky.social
Author of LITTLE KINGDOMS, a fantasy for age 11+, find it now on Amazon.
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Yes. I was surprised, when I first started studying history, how dissimilar Old English is to Middle. While some words survive, it does feel far removed.
Language is probably the most positive thing the Normans brought England. It almost makes up for oppressive rule and an end to elected kingship.
Language is probably the most positive thing the Normans brought England. It almost makes up for oppressive rule and an end to elected kingship.
August 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Yes. I was surprised, when I first started studying history, how dissimilar Old English is to Middle. While some words survive, it does feel far removed.
Language is probably the most positive thing the Normans brought England. It almost makes up for oppressive rule and an end to elected kingship.
Language is probably the most positive thing the Normans brought England. It almost makes up for oppressive rule and an end to elected kingship.
Haha thanks, Lindsay. They’re into books too it seems.
March 11, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Haha thanks, Lindsay. They’re into books too it seems.