PPT-Anglo-Saxon Literature

AngloSaxon Literature AngloSaxons created their oral literature using certain conventions Lets examine those characteristics for ourselves The first characteristic that the reader can recognize is the four major beats per line. Lyrics, and Epics. Anglo-Saxon Elegies. ELEGY . a poem mourning the loss of someone or something such as the passing of life, a way of life, beauty, or anything of intrinsic. or spiritual value. Anglo-Saxon Lyrics. Period from the end of Roman occupation in the 5. th. century until the Norman conquest of England in 1066 by William the Conqueror.. The term “Anglo-Saxon” refers to people from Northern Germany and Denmark who raided Britain and set up new kingdoms.. Composed by Gladys . Ngezem. QUESTIONS TO ANSWER. The term Anglo-Saxon originated from---------. Two types of poetry written during the Anglo-Saxon period were--------------------------and ----------. Historical Introduction to the Early Middle Ages. Unlike the works of ancient Greece or Rome, which date back to thousands of years B.C., what we generally know and study about British literature begins in the Middle Ages (449 AD. Period from the end of Roman occupation in the 5. th. century until the Norman conquest of England in 1066 by William the Conqueror.. The term “Anglo-Saxon” refers to people from Northern Germany and Denmark who raided Britain and set up new kingdoms.. 1042. The Anglo-Saxon age in Britain was from around AD410 to 1066.. They were a mix of tribes from Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands. The three biggest were the Angles, the Saxons and the Jutes. . Historical Introduction to the Early Middle Ages. Unlike the works of ancient Greece or Rome, which date back to thousands of years B.C., what we generally know and study about British literature begins in the Middle Ages (449 AD. Review. Historical context—exile. Because it gives clues about the situation in the time period in which it was written, historical context . helps . a reader understand why things occur.. Exile: someone forced into exile is forbidden to return to his or her native land.. Religion of Anglo-Saxon Period. The religion of the Celts (first British settlers) was a form of animism. They believed in spirits who were said to be their "gods" who controlled all aspects of life.. --J.R. Lander. English 12 - Lomauro. The Anglo-Saxons. 449-1066. The Anglo-Saxons 449-1066. England – relatively small island of Great Britain that has been invaded and settled many times. First by Iberians. The Anglo-Saxon period is the earliest recorded time period in English history. . The Anglo-Saxon period ranges from 449-1066. . It ends with the Battle of Hastings where the French, under the leadership of William the Conqueror invaded England. . Epic. A long narrative poem on a serious subject . Written in a grand or elevated style (formal diction, descriptive language). Centered on a larger-than-life, epic . HERO. Epic Conventions. Themes: the fate of a nation or people; loyalty among hierarchies. Anglo-Saxon Literature Lyric Poetry Jennifer Bennett, Sanderson High School, Raleigh, NC Narrative poem Tells a complete story Example: Heroic epic (Beowulf) Lyric poem Expresses the observations and feelings of a single speaker Anglo-Saxon exile Poetry Review Historical context—exile Because it gives clues about the situation in the time period in which it was written, historical context helps a reader understand why things occur.