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Chapter One The Anglo-Saxon Period and Beowulf Historical Background Three conquests: Roman conquest in 43 AD; (little influence on the cultural life of the Celts) Anglo-Saxon conquest in 449; (the ancestors of the present English people) Norman conquest in 1066 (French literature invaded) Two Highlights in the Development of Anglo-Saxon Literature The Northumbrian School Caedmon (the first Anglo-Saxon poet)---Paraphrase Venerable Bede----father of English history Wessex literature King Alfred (p.4-5) threefold contributions to English literature Wessex: the Anglo-Saxon region of southern England that extended from the Channel to the river Thames The influence of the Christi’anity upon language and culture. (p. 3) Anglo-Saxons→heathens →Pope Gregory →St. Agusten →King Ethelbert →Christianized the Song of Beowulf----England’s national epic Epic Definition: An extended ‘narrative poem in ‘elevated(严肃的) or ‘dignified(尊严的,高贵的) language, celebrating the feats of a legendary or traditional hero. Features of An Epic The hero is a figure of imposing(难忘的,壮丽的) stature, of national or international importance, and of great historical or legendary significance; The setting is vast in scope, covering great nations, the world, or the universe; The action consists of deeds of great valor (bravery) or requiring superhuman courage; Supernatural forces ---gods, angels, and demons--- interest themselves in (participate in) the action and inter‘vene from time to time; (Grendel) A style of sustained elevation (崇高,庄严) and grand simplicity is used; The epic poet recounts the deeds of the heroes with objectivity. Beowulf creation time: written in 10-th century (p.6) plot and theme: fight with Grendel fight with Grendel’s mother fight with firedrake death and funeral (p.6-7) 《贝奥

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