6。 Wessex iterature ◆(1). Wessex: A region and ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdom of southern England. According to tradition, the kingdom was founded by the Saxon conquerors of Britain and at its greatest extent occupied the territory between the english Channel and the Thames river (2)King Alfred As. Known as"the Great. (849-899) King of the West Saxons(871-899), scholar, and lawmaker who repelled the Danes and helped consolidate England into a unified kingdom King alfreds contribution to English literature: 3 aspects 2021/2/232021/2/23 8 6. Wessex Literature  (1). Wessex:  A region and ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdom of southern England. According to tradition, the kingdom was founded by the Saxon conquerors of Britain and at its greatest extent occupied the territory between the English Channel and the Thames River.  (2) King Alfred  Known as “the Great.” (849-899)  King of the West Saxons (871-899), scholar, and lawmaker who repelled the Danes and helped consolidate England into a unified kingdom.  King Alfred’s contribution to English literature: 3 aspects