《英美诗歌鉴赏课件》English Poetry (1).pptVIP

The characteristics The characteristics of Anglo-Saxon poetry are the abundant use of metaphor, understatement and alliterative meter. II The Anglo-Norman period and the Later Middle Ages With the Norman conquest of England, beginning in 1111 the Anglo-Saxon language rapidly diminished as a written literary language. The new aristocracy spoke French, and this became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society. As the invaders integrated, their language and literature mingled with that of the natives: the French dialect of the upper classes became Anglo-Norman, and Anglo-Saxon underwent a gradual transition into Middle English. III The Renaissance in England The Renaissance was slow in coming to England, with the generally accepted start date being around 1509. It is also generally accepted that the English Renaissance extended until the Restoration in 1660. The Faerie Queene The Faerie Queene is an English epic poem by Edmund Spenser, published first in three books in 1590, and later in six books in 1596. The Faerie Queene is notable for its form: it was the first work written in Spenserian stanza. It is an allegorical work, written in praise of Queen Elizabeth I. Largely symbolic, the poem follows several knights in an examination of several virtues. Edmund Spenser With the consolidation of Elizabeths power, a genuine court sympathetic to poetry and the arts in general emerged. This encouraged the emergence of a poetry aimed at, and often set in, an idealised version of the courtly world. Sir Philip Sidney Sir Philip Sidney (30 November 1554 – 17 October 1586) became one of the Elizabethan Ages most prominent figures. Famous in his day in England as a poet, courtier and soldier, he remains known as the author of Astrophel and Stella (1581, pub. 1591), The Defence of Poetry (or An Apology for Poetry, 1581, pub. 1595), and The Countess of Pembrokes Arcadia (1580, pub. 1590). Ditty My true-love hath my heart, and I have hi