The revival of English literature began in the tenth century under Edgar’s influence.

Evidence

Finally, with this military and political revival marched a great re-birth of monastic life and learning and the beginning of our native English literature. … The movement was slow and English in origin, but advanced with great strides from the middle of the century as it came in contact with the religious revival on the Continent. — Winston Churchill, A History of the English-Speaking…, 232

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Winston Churchill, A History of the English-Speaking…, 232
• XREF: connects to: Edgar’s reign established enduring English administrative structures. — Winston Churchill, A History of the English-Speaking…, 232; Political and religious reforms in Edgar’s era facilitated cultural advancements. — Winston Churchill, A History of the English-Speaking…, 232

Library Connections

• Political and religious reforms in Edgar’s era facilitated cultural advancements. #expands (0.85) — Winston Churchill, A History of the English-Speaking…, 232