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Introduction to British Literature
English 11(1)
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The Iron Age500 BC – 55 BC Celts were known as barbaric
warriors. Britain was named after the
Brythons, a Celtic tribe. Arthurian legend originated during
this time period. Celts established settled farming
communities.
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Standard 15: Analysis of Language CV: Higher Order Thinking Skills
Romano Britain (43-449)
The Romans invaded Britain in 43 AD and occupied Britain as a Roman territory until
he collapse of the Roman Empire in the 5th century.
During the Roman occupation, Latin was
the official language.
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Anglo Saxon Period (449-1066)
Style/Genres: oral traditionpoetry
dominantunique verse
form caesura alliteration repetition four-beat
rhythm
Characteristics: strong belief in
fate juxtaposition of
church and pagan worlds
admiration of heroic warriors who prevail in battle Literary Selection (s): Beowulf
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The Medieval Period (1066-1485)Style/Genres: oral tradition
continues folk ballads morality plays tock epithets kennings moral tales
Literary Selection (s): Gawain and the Green Knight, Canterbury Tales
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The Renaissance (1485-1660) Style/Genres: poetry
the sonnet metaphysical poetry conceits
drama written in verse supported by royalty tragedies, comedies,
histories
a cultural movement that began in Italy and spread to England
Literary Selections: Macbeth, Shakespearean and Petrarchan Sonnets
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The Neoclassical Period (Enlightment) (1660-1798)
emphasis on reason and logic Stress on harmony, stability,
wisdom contract between the
government and the people guaranteeing “natural rights”
Literary Selection (s): “A Modest Proposal,” excerpts from Paradise Lost
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The Romantic Period (1798-1832) The common man as
hero Idealization of nature Gothic elements:
mysterious deaths, supernatural happenings
Emphasis on feeling rather than reason
Romantic Period: Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde, Pride and Prejudice,
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The Victorian Period (1832-1900)
serialized novels
conflict between those in power and the common masses
heroines in physical danger
aristocratic villains
Literary Selection(s): Jane Eyre
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The Modern Period
poetry: free verse
epiphanies begin to appear in literature
speeches memoirs novels
stream of consciousness
Literary Selection(s): Heart of Darkness, “A Room of One’s Own”