The Birth of a Language

Retro English, also known as Old English or Anglo-Saxon, is the earliest form of the English language that we know today. It originated in England around 450 AD and was spoken until about 1100 AD. This ancient tongue was brought to England by Germanic tribes who invaded the island after the fall of Roman Britain. Over time, Latin and other languages influenced Retro English, leading to its unique blend of sounds and structures.

A Language of Epic Poetry

One defining characteristic of Retro English is its poetic style. Many famous works from this period have survived to the present day, such as Beowulf and The Wanderer. These epic poems are written in alliterative verse with complex metaphors and kennings (substitutes for common words). For example, instead of saying "sea," poets might say "whale-road" or "swan's bath." This rich linguistic heritage has captivated readers for centuries.

A Time Before Chivalry

In many ways, life during the era when Retro English was spoken was quite different from our own modern world. Without access to electricity or even metal tools made easy by ironworking techniques developed later on in history, people lived simple lives based primarily on agriculture and animal husbandry for survival purposes only possible through manual labor.

Changes That Shaped Our Modern Tongue

As time went forward into Middle Ages' Norman Conquest came along in 1066 AD which led to French influences greatly impacting Old Norse vocabulary while it simultaneously experienced an influx more Latin terms due to Church influence following Christianization; thus forming a foundation upon which Early Modern Standardized British dialect would be built eventually culminating into what we now call 'English'.