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The renaissance period in England. Art and literature, development of drama. Dynasties, kings and queens.

around it. Establishment of Protestant churches movement was started by Martin Luther. Different branches of this movement in France Calvinism, Chatolic. Constant conflic between them in Ulster ( North-Ireland). In the 15th century printing was diccovered in Germany. 1476 a man called Caxton opened the first printing shop in London. Books became cheaper. Until that books were copied by clergyman. More books could be produced. Literacy spread, knowledge of reading. By te end of Renaissance half of the people could read. Monasteries wasn't so important anymore. Grammar schools came. Students are taught English, Latin, Ancient History, Greek, Religion and Arithmetic. One of the oldest schools was Stratford, Shakespeare taught there. Art and Literature The word Renaissance means the rebirth of ancient Rome and Greek art and literature. Ancient artists showed man as a creature full of joy of life and they glorified the beauty of man.

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Renaissance

The Renaissance 1500 ­ 1650: background 1. What does the word ,,renaissance mean? Characterize briefly the period called the Renaissance. "The rebirth" from French Renaissance, meaning "rebirth"; Italian: Rinascimento, from re- "again" and nascere "be born") Rebirth of scholarship based on classical learning and philosophy. The Renaissance was a cultural movement that spanned roughly the 14th to the 17th century, beginning in Italy in the late Middle Ages and later spreading to the rest of Europe. It encompassed a revival of learning based on classical sources, the development of linear perspective in painting, and gradual but widespread educational reform. (wikipedia)Bridge between Medieval Ages and Modern Era. 2. Where did the Renaissance start and why?

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English literatutre - Authors, history

LITERATURE IN THE MIDDLE AGES. Languages spoken : English, French, Latin. There was four major dialects, east became the basic dialect because it was spoken in London. By 1476, when William Caxton introduced printing, Old English into New English. Latin was generally considered to be the language of serious writing. Religious lyrics also made an appearance at this time. Throughout the Middle Ages ballads, short folk tales that tell stories, were very popular. THE RENAISSANCE: The Literary Background 16th century, - humanism. Thomas More- brought it to England and he was arrested because he refused to acknowledge Henry VIII as the Head of the Church. Elizabeth's reign was a period of unprecedented prosperity, and both the court and the emerging middle class dedicated a lot of time to art and literature. W. Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets, E. Spencer 88. . Spenser's belief that poetry should deal with subjects far removed from everyday life and should be

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English literature

He hoped that man would achieve his happiness. Love of life. The problems ae serious. Comedies often contain deep philosophical thoughts and problems. Light and playful manner, smooth language. Tragedies ­ Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Othello, the Moor of Venice, King Lear, Macbeth, Anthony and Cleopatra, Coriolanus ­ all written duing his pessimistic period, except for R/J. Within his tragedies Shakesy acts as a severe critic of the Renaissance, the difference betwen its ideals and the reality. Also, slave trade. The main character was in most cases a noble figure in a difficult situations. Shakespeare shows the weakness of his characters nature. Evil forces are only victorious to a certain extent, however in the end vitue wins. Real political and social world, the influence of the environment and history on characters. Nature is an anemey in his tragedies.

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English literature from the Baroque to the Romanticism

Their art collections definitely left an impact, as they represented the pursuit of a greater ideal through art. (Coursebook pp. 25-31)  5. The Caroline court culture and Cavalier poetry (Carew, Suckling, Lovelace, Waller, Cowley, Herrick). Thomas Carew was a known figure in the Caroline court because of his masques and poems. Perhaps his most well-known masque is Coelum Britannicum, which was written in 1634. In it, the court witnessed the progression from Romano-British classicism to Renaissance. Sir John Suckling was a Cavalier poet known for his wit and gaiety. Suckling’s most popular poem is Ballade upon a Wedding. Richard Lovelace was a Caroline poet, who manages to paint a picture of the lovelorn Cavalier in war, while still celebrating the beauties of his graceful heroine. Lovelace’s most well-known works are To Lucasta, going to the Wars and To Althea from Prison. Waller was another Cavalier poet, who during his lifetime was quite renowned. Like the

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English literature of the 14th, 15th century

· Spoke Latin, French, Italian ­ the important languages of the time · Worked as a diplomat for a time · Translated works into English (from Latin, French, Italian) · Favourite of the royal court · At the time of his death was regarded as a great poet and was buried in Westminster · As a writer he was very prolific · His early works show a strong influence of French and Italian poets, especially the great Italian Renaissance geniuses ­ Boccaccio, Dante, Petrarch · His masterpiece ­ "The Canterbury Tales": o He imitates what Boccaccio does in Decameron. Introduces frame story/narrative. A springtime pilgrimage to Canterbury cathedral (which contained the important relics of St Thomas à Becket). Pilgrims would gather in groups because it was easier to protect themselves. The protagonists gather at an inn and wait for others

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Great Britain

Great Britain Pärnu 2012 Contents  Great Britain Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, the largest European island, and the largest of the British Isles. With a population of about 60.0 million people in mid-2009, it is the third most populous island in the world, after Java and Honsh. Great Brit

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Britain history.

Britain History Pre-Norman Britain The Iberians brought their metal-working skills and the first real civilization to Britain in the third millennium B.C and were overrun by various Celtic invasions that began in the 8th century. The Celts introduced their tribal organization and an early form of agriculture before they were forced westward by the Roman invasion. Forms of Celtic language are still spoken in Britain. Romans (with Julius Caesar in the head of them) first tried to occupy Britain in 55 B.C., but there was a rebellion in Gaul so they had to leave to fight against it. Next time they came in 43 A.D. and their leader was Emperor Claudius. Romans brought a lot with them. Their brought paved roads, the sites of important cities, the seeds of Christianity, the Roman law, Roman baths, language and advanced civilization. They also built Hadrian's Wall in 122 A.D. Romans occupied Britain for four centuries. The Roman wa

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