Why is Caedmons Hymn important in the history of Old English literature ?

A. The poem could be easily sung in all churches and was widely accepted.

B. The poems theme of alienation becomes familiar to Anglo-Saxon poetry.

C. The poem illustrates Caedmons erudition and scholarship.

D. The poem is widely believed to be the first written poem in Old English.

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