SurveyandReadingofBritishLiterature教学幻灯片讲义.pptVIP

Survey and Reading of British Literature;Objectives of the Course;Background Information; Normans --- new inhabitants and ruling class over the island, brought about a new language, comparatively civilized life patterns, e.g. constitutional concepts, governmental strategies and management, and romantic attitude and manners; More variables affecting the making of national identities: location– island and near the north; weather-- mild; resources– limited; blend of races– openness. ;General colors of British Literature;Anglo—Saxon Literature;The Song of Beowulf;English Ballads;Geoffrey Chaucer