The Norman Period英国文学.pptVIP

Chapter Two The Norman Period (1066-1350) Historical background -- Norman conquest in 1066 Duke of Normandy—William I Historical background -- Norman conquest in 1066 Influence: Accelerated development of feudalism in England (King, baron, knight*) Two relevant terms: a Knight: people who provide military service and arrange tournaments for lords. b Chivalry: loyal, brave, be exalted in sentiment, devoted to a lady. Historical background -- Norman conquest in 1066 Chief conflicts : Serfs and the peasants VS feudal lords, including the king, the barons, and the church . A large scale peasant uprising broke in 1381 Middle English Language in use :English and absorption of Latin and French. Specifically , Latin and French were used by the upper classes; Anglo-Saxon used by common people while undergoing remarkable change Religious Literature characteristic of Middle English literature Themes : personal salvation, putting emphasis on the moral and spiritual responsibilities of individual rather on his ethical and social responsibilities Retelling of the biblical stories from the Creation to the Last Judgment Religious lyrics addressed to Christ or the Virgin Mary Romance and the influence of French literature Time:3 centuries after the Norman conquest ,the introduction of French and Italian culture and literature. Romance Originality: Aristocratic society in France. Definition: A type of literature popular in the Middle Ages(12th and early 13th century) In the original sense of the word, means the vernacular language ,opposed to Latin, and later it means a tale in verse Romance and the influence of French literature Romance 3. features: a reflection of the spirit of chivalry . 4.content:love, chivalry and religion. It generally concerns knights and involves lightings as well as miscellaneous adventures .It makes use of the improbable, often supernatural and includes romantic love. Roman