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The Prince Be ((sample))

A little sample of the novel I'm working on. Enjoy!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Prince Be ((sample)) In a time far removed from ours and nearly forgotten by modern man this story takes place. It seems since the beginning of the Early Modern era – the 1400s – everyone has come up with a story of “King Arthur’s court.” Well this, my friend is the first part of what happened. Why just part you ask? Because mi-lord asked for a simple tale to close this evening’s festivities; if the court is pleased with this story this simple bard would be honored to continue this saga when mi-lord and milady sees fit to call for it. Let your mind recall the days of old when the Roman Empire was in shambles and the eastern barbarians’ attacks where ever so frequent. Remember when Briton’s eastern and southern coasts had been badly pillaged and the barbarians had for the last many years started establishing settlements in these areas. Remember….. The Barbarians a

Unveiling the Tapestry of Modern English: A Linguistic Journey

Unveiling the Tapestry of Modern English: A Linguistic Journey Embark with me on a voyage through the intricate tapestry of the English language, a mosaic woven from the threads of countless linguistic influences. Contrary to popular belief, modern English isn't the product of a singular ancestral language but a vibrant amalgamation of diverse linguistic roots. Delving into the annals of history, we discover a rich tapestry of languages that have left an indelible mark on the evolution of English. From the Germanic tribes of antiquity to the Norman conquerors of medieval England, each wave of cultural exchange has contributed its own unique hue to the linguistic canvas. Venturing into academia, disciplines such as linguistics and British literature offer a window into the multifaceted nature of English's origins. These scholarly pursuits unveil the layers of influence, revealing the profound impact of Latin, French, Norse, and countless other languages on the development of mo