students英国文学课件(new)讲解.ppt

Beowulf I. The defination of Epic Epic is a lenthy narrative poem which deals with a hero or a man of historical or legendary significance. It is formal in style and follows a well-established format. II. Of Beowulf It is a national epic,which is composed of 3183 lines, appearing in the 7th century in oral form, and in the 10th century in written form.British literature starts with Beowulf. Main figures: Beowulf Grendel Hygelac Hrothgar The plot: Part One deals with the fi