lines 14-29 : this richness is due to variety of elements of which English is made off:

a) german foundation

b) scandinavian elements

c) norman french elements

d) latin words

e) celtic language

f) french influence

lines 29-40 : the english language is also rich in its rythmic variety. the elements are:

rhtyms, brought its own music,variety of metrical elements, different in their music, influence of generations

lines 49-51 : it is generally thought that the greatest peoples excel in one art. examples:

italy,france for painting, germany in music, englandin poetry

lines 52-68 : this is not correct because: litterary influence are complicated, art has ever been the exclusive. example: edgar allan poe.

lines 68-76 : example: romantic movement in england

lines 86-99 : the ability of european litterature to renew itslef depends on two factors: eceive and assimilate influences, ability to go back and learn from its own sources.