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Old English Literature (449-1066) (Anglo Saxon )

The Early Settlers

Literature

  • British literature begun in oral - by minstrels (laulik/ poeet )
  • songs and poems of heroes
  • highest human qualities =bravery, honour , and loyalty to one's lord
  • Venerable Bede (673-735) - "the father of English history" - Ecclesiastical History of the English People 731 - in Latin
  • Venerable - auväärt, kõrge auline
  • Ecclesiastical -kiriklik, aulik

Beowulf

  • the earliest English story-poem, pagan
  • about 700 by an unknown minstrel
  • an epic - a long narrative poem in splendid/majestic language about the achievements of a hero , often a national hero who embodies national ideas
  • 3182 = 80 or 90 pages in book lenght
  • two parts: 1st - Beowulf 's battle with Grendel and Grendel's mother , 2nd - aged Beowulf's victory over a dragon , death and funeral

Background of Beowulf:
  • primitive and harsh environment
  • great importance
  • wars - life brief , fate ruled over human beings
  • Beowulf - sense of fatal doom, dark and sombre tone
  • fate and fame - vital ideas in the literature of Anglo-Saxon period
  • Beowulf - monsters slaying in Scandinavia = struggles between good and evil
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Old English Literature

Revision questions for the test on Old English and Medieval Literature. 1.) How is literature analysed and studied? What is the difference between the diachronic and synchronic view? Literature is studied and analysed by reading the piece of work profoundly and work on all the aspects of the piece. Diachronic is development in history Synchronic is particular state at any given moment 2.) Give a general overview of Celtic Britain, Roman invasion in 55-54 BC, Anglo-Saxon invasion and the second Roman "invasion" of Great Britain, who were the leaders, what

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History of English literature

History of English literature Periods: 1. Anglo-saxon or early literature (499 - 1066) 2. Second or Norman or late Medieval period (1066 - 13/14 century) 3. Renaissance or Modern period (13-14 century ­ present) Anglo-Saxon period · All of the literature had its roots in folklore · Texts were orally transmitted, the anglosaxons had no written language · Two types of singers: 1) scop (attached to the royal court, wrote poetry and songs, performed them); 2) gleeman (travelled, mostly sang other peoples' songs, not their own songs; performers of scop songs) · The oldest known song ­ Widsith (The Far Traveller/Wonderer); tells of a gleeman who travels in Europe, of his love of noble deeds, speaks of the shortness of life

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Outstanding figures in British literature

Outstanding figures in British literature Eva Martina Põder 11.b British literature Refers to all literature produced by British authors from the United Kingdom, which includes England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, the Channel Islands, and Isle of Man Includes early works written in Gaelic, Welsh, and Latin, works in Old, Middle, and Modern English, each of which represents a different period Full of great works British works in Latin Venerable Bede He lived between 673 and 735 AD The greatest of all the AngloSaxon scholars

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Anglo - Saxon

Architecture Early Anglo-Saxon buildings in Britain were generally simple, constructed mainly using timber with thatch for roofing. The Anglo-Saxons built small towns near their centres of agriculture. In each town, a main hall was in the centre. The architectural character of Anglo- Saxon ecclesiastical buildings range from Coptic influenced architecture in the early period; basilica influenced Romanesque architecture; and in the later Anglo-Saxon period, an architecture characterised by pilaster-strips, blank arcading, baluster shafts and triangular headed openings. There are few remains of Anglo-Saxon architecture, with no secular work remaining above ground. All surviving churches, except one timber church, are built of stone or brick and in some cases show evidence of re-used Roman work. Art Anglo-Saxon art is mainly known today through illuminated manuscripts. Although they are the most well known to have survived. Perhaps the best known piece of Anglo-Saxon art is the Bayeux Tap

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English literature

He shows a very rich and leisurely portrayal of this Baltic world, providing many customs like the close relationship between lord and man in the war-band and others. All this encouraged the supposition that the unknown author of the poem was himself a bard of the ancient type portrayed within the poem (a lord's scoop). However, many people propose that the author could be Christian poet, perhaps a monk, versed not only in old native traditions, but also in the culture and literature of the Latin Church, and whose purpose of writing was highly moral. For example, the fate is a `providentia' and the monster Grendel is an embodiment of evil fighting against Christian militant. This contrast corresponds to the poem itself. The poet is looking back from his own Christian times to an old society with different customs and beliefs. The poem is set, as it is announced in the very first line: `in days gone by'

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English literature

ENGLISH LITERATURE Ancient Britain Lived on the British Isles in the 1st millenium. They most probably came from Eastern Europe and belonged to the Celtic race and also spoke Celtic. They were primitive hunters- gatherers, farmers. Some Celtic words are still used in modern English, however they are used mostly in place names. For example: · avon ­ river · cumb ­ valley · ford ­ shallow place in the river Ancient Britons had their own religion and priests or druids and temples.

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English literatutre - Authors, history

During this time English was called Anglo- Saxon or Old English. In the chronicles of Roman history (composed in Latin) is said that Britain makes its first appearance in written language when Romans invade the England. BEOWULF ­ most important poem, surviving in a 10th-cent manuscript. The historical period of the poem's events can be dated in the 6th to 8th century. Much of the material of the poem is legendary and paralleled in other Germanic historical-mythological literature in Norse, Old English, and German. GEOFFREY CHAUCER (1340-1400) ­ Politician and writer, fought in France during the 100 years war. He visited Genoa and Florence where he became acquainted with Italian literature and in particular with the works of Dante, Petrarch and Boccaccio. The French period (up to 1370). ­ early works were based mostly on French models. The Italian period (up to c. 1387). Was influenced by Italian literature, especially Dante and Bocaccio. The English period

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The Germanic Invasions

Introduced new farming methods Established numerous villages (formed the basis of English society for centuries) First they were pagan Christianity spread during the 6th and 7th c. The south of England: straight from Rome (St Augustine settled in Canterbury in 597) Scotland and northern England: from Ireland Roman Christianity soon prevailed Anglo-Saxon poetry: a peculiar combination of pagan traditions and the Christian belief No written literature at first Stories and poems were to be memorised Letters called "runes" carved in wood and stone Fighting everyone in sight A king's power was not hereditary, depended on the ability to win battles The power of the kingdom depended on the strength of its king in battle Danish raids In the 8th c Vikings, Norsemen or Danes invaded By 870 the kingdoms of East Anglia, Northumbria, and Mercia overthrown Preparations to overthrow Wessex Defeated by King Alfred

British history (suurbritannia ajalugu)




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