英美文学-史 重要作家作品.docVIP

English Literature ——The beginning period of English literature Chaucer, the first important writer in English history Beowulf, the most impressive long poem in Old English, was created around A. D. 700; it is believed written by a Danish cleric. 14th C England, three major poets: Geoffrey Chaucer, William Langland, and the anonymous “Gawain-poet” Chaucer is the father of modern English poetry. His first major work: The Book of the Duchess his monumental success: The Canterbury Tales（砍特博雷故事集） William Langland, “Piers Plowman” Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, one of the most out standing poe