A later literary standard, dating from the later 10th century, arose under the influence of Bishop Æthelwold of Winchester, and was followed by such writers as the prolific Ælfric of Eynsham ("the Grammarian"). This form of the language is known as the "Winchester standard", or more commonly as Late West Saxon. It is considered to represent the "classical" form of Old English. It retained its position of prestige until the time of the Norman Conquest, after which English ceased for a time to be of importance as a literary language. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who was known by the nickname "the Grammarian"? ANS1 Ælfric of Eynsham QSN2 What churchman was influential in the development of the Winchester standard? ANS2 Bishop Æthelwold of Winchester QSN3 In what century did the Winchester standard arise? ANS3 10th QSN4 What is another term for the Winchester standard? ANS4 Late West Saxon QSN5 What event led to English temporarily losing its importance as a literary language? ANS5 the Norman Conquest