《英国文学史》课程作品选读（PPT讲稿，英文版）Chapter 4 The Fifteenth Century（1400-1550）

Chapter v The Fifteenth Century 1400-1550

Chapter Ⅳ The Fifteenth Century 1400-1550

Historical background The War of the roses(1455-1485) The discovery of america and the new sea routes Reformation of the church

Historical background  The War of the Roses (1455-1485)  The discovery of America and the new sea routes  Reformation of the church

2. Popular ballads Ballad: a narrative poem that tells a story Characteristics of ballads Ballad meter: It is the common form for the ballads It contains four-line stanzas. The odd numbered lines have four feet each and the even numbered lines have three feet each. rhymes fall on the even numbered lines ◆ Robin hood ballads:

2. Popular Ballads:  Ballad: a narrative poem that tells a story.  Characteristics of ballads;  Ballad meter: It is the common form for the ballads. It contains four-line stanzas. The odd numbered lines have four feet each and the even numbered lines have three feet each. Rhumes fall on the even numbered lines.  Robin Hood Ballads:

3. Sir Thomas malory: The Death of King Arthur King arthur: The Anglo-Saxon Occupation: The native Britons(Celts) were finally confined to the mountainous region of Wales. In defeat. the Britons produced a body of stories revolving a legendary ruler called Arthur who had fought heroically against the Anglo-Saxon invaders

3. Sir Thomas Malory:  The Death of King Arthur  King Arthur: The Anglo-Saxon Occupation: The native Britons (Celts) were finally confined to the mountainous region of Wales . In defeat, the Britons produced a body of stories revolving a legendary ruler called Arthur who had fought heroically against the Anglo-Saxon invaders. 

4. Early English plays (1)In ancient Greece and rome, drama was one of the most popular forms of entertainment (2)The Roman Catholic Church allowed dramatic performance as part of religious services B3) By the 14th century, the liturgy had developed into mystery plays and miracle plays. The vernacular had taken the place of Latin and laymen the place of clergymen

4. Early English Plays:  (1) In ancient Greece and Rome, drama was one of the most popular forms of entertainment;  (2) The Roman Catholic Church allowed dramatic performance as part of religious services;  (3) By the 14th century, the liturgy had developed into mystery plays and miracle plays. The vernacular had taken the place of Latin and laymen the place of clergymen

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