英国文学之中世纪英国文学 Oldand_Medieval_EnglishLiteraturePPT

What was the original form of literature at that time?
Anglo-Saxon literature is almost a verse literature in oral form.
It could be passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation. Its creators for the most part are unknown. It was only given a written form long after its composition.
At first they just invaded parts of the country from time to time. Gradually they came to make permanent settlement and ruthlessly destroyed many of the monasteries.
Language: the three dialects
a single language calleBiblioteka Baidu Anglo-Saxon or Old English.
Danish Invasion
From 787,the English began to be troubled by bands of Danish Vikings.
Old and Medieval English Literature
Outline of British Literature
Old and Medieval English Liteature(449-1485)
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the Angles, the Saxons and the Jutes
Social pattern: the later stages of tribal society.
some small kingdoms a united kingdom called England (the land of Angles) by the 7th century
The Historical Background
3). Influence: 1. With the Roman Conquest the Roman mode of life came across to Britain. 2. Also, it was during the Roman rule that Christianity was introduced to Britain.
General View of Literature
Q: What do you think will exert influences on literature at this time?
A: 1.Northern mythology trace 2. Christian feature
Roman Invasion Invasions by Germanic/Teutonic tribes Danish Invasion
1).RPoromceassnofIinnvvaassioion:n
Early invasion: (in 55 B.C.）
Julius Caesar ，the Roman Conqueror, who had then just occupied Gaul (the present day France)
Roman Invasion
2) Final occupation of the islands by Rome in 43 A.D. (Claudius the Emperor) Become one of province of Roman Empire.
3). End of Roman occupation:
Old and Medieval English Literature
The Anglo-Saxon Period (449-1066)
The Anglo-Norman Period (1066-1485)
Old and Medieval English Literature (History)
Old and Medieval English Literature (Literature)
Historical Background
The Anglo-Saxon Period (449-1066)
Early Settlers: Celts around 700 B.C. Three Invasions
Who were Vikings?
The term Viking is customarily used to refer to the Norse (Scandinavian) explorers, warriors, merchants, and pirates who raided, traded, explored and settled in wide areas of Europe and the North Atlantic islands from the late 8th to the mid-11th century.
Invasions by Germanic/Teutonic Tribes
Time:
from the middle of the 5th century to the 11th century Origin: three Germanic tribes from the Northeast of Europe: