英语国家社会与文化之浪漫主义时代.ppt

Byron (1788—1824) Life and Career Born into an ancient aristocratic family Inherited the title of a baron and a large estate at the age of ten Though he was born lame, he was good at sports, especially at swimming. Educated first at Harrow and then Cambridge Took his seat in the House of Lords, Byron’s Life aristocratic but impoverished father’s desertion mother’s abuse, clubfoot inherited first at Harrow then Cambridge Literary Works Accomplishment of Childe Harold Don Juan 《唐璜》masterpiece Cain 《该隐》a poetical drama诗剧 The Prophecy of Dante 《但丁预言》 The Vision of Judgment 《审判的幻景》 a satire parodying (imitating) Southey’s sycophant (flattery) elegy A Vision of Judgment. Another version to answer Southey’s attack. Literary Works 1) Hours of Idleness 《闲暇时刻》《消闲时光》 2) The English Bards and Scott Reviewers 《英国诗人和苏格兰评论家》 dealing with childish recollections and early friendship, showing the influence of 18th century traditions The Giaour 《异教徒》 The Bride of Abydos 《阿比多斯的新娘》 Lara 《莱拉》 The Corsair 《海盗》 Parisina 《帕日西纳》 The Siege of Corinth 《攻克考日斯》 “Oriental Tales“东方叙事诗” “Byronic heroes” “拜伦式英雄” fiery passions; unbending will ideal of freedom against tyranny and injustice lone fighters, individualistic ends His Influence Byrons poetry has great influence on the literature of the whole world. Across Europe, patriots and painters and musicians are all inspired by him. Poets and novelists are profoundly influenced by his work. Actually Byron has enriched European poetry with an abundance of ideas, images, artistic forms and innovations. 1 She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes: Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies. 她走在美的光影里，如夜空一般， 皎洁无云，星光灿烂， 白昼黑夜的色泽精粹， 在她的玉容秋波里交汇， 凝聚成一片柔雅情调， 浓艳的白昼也无法从上苍得到。 She walks in beauty,