How did the interaction between the English and the Bretons affect literature ?
Correct answer: B. This interaction led to the influence of Arthurian legend on French literature.
- A. The exposure to new forms ended the production of lais.
- B. This interaction led to the influence of Arthurian legend on French literature.
- C. This interaction led to more stories about the English conversion to Christianity.
- D. The cultural exchange led to more stories about ancient myths.
Explanation
Breton storytelling, particularly the Breton lai, carried Celtic and Arthurian material into French literature. This exchange helped make Arthurian romance a major French literary subject.
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