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What does David Damrosch state about world literature?
What does David Damrosch state about world literature?
Which type of poetry is intended to be sung with musical accompaniment?
Which type of poetry is intended to be sung with musical accompaniment?
What is NOT considered a component of world literature?
What is NOT considered a component of world literature?
What is the main focus of world literature according to the content?
What is the main focus of world literature according to the content?
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How many lines does a sonnet typically contain?
How many lines does a sonnet typically contain?
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Which of the following literary forms is more narrowly defined within world literature?
Which of the following literary forms is more narrowly defined within world literature?
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What characteristic feature does narrative poetry have?
What characteristic feature does narrative poetry have?
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What does the Latin root 'litera' refer to in the context of literature?
What does the Latin root 'litera' refer to in the context of literature?
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World literature aims to give insights into which of the following aspects of humanity?
World literature aims to give insights into which of the following aspects of humanity?
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Which characteristic best describes lyric poetry?
Which characteristic best describes lyric poetry?
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What distinguishes a narrative poem from other types of poetry?
What distinguishes a narrative poem from other types of poetry?
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Which expression defines literature in its most fundamental sense?
Which expression defines literature in its most fundamental sense?
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What is the primary focus of world literature as opposed to a travelogue?
What is the primary focus of world literature as opposed to a travelogue?
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Which of the following types of poetry is specifically associated with expressing grief for the dead?
Which of the following types of poetry is specifically associated with expressing grief for the dead?
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What literary form is considered a more common and narrow categorization of world literature?
What literary form is considered a more common and narrow categorization of world literature?
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In which way does world literature contribute to understanding nationalism?
In which way does world literature contribute to understanding nationalism?
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Which component is NOT typically included within the realm of world literature?
Which component is NOT typically included within the realm of world literature?
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What does the term 'world literature' encompass in its broadest context?
What does the term 'world literature' encompass in its broadest context?
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Study Notes
Defining World Literature
- World literature is defined as literary works that transcend their original cultures and reach a global audience.
- World literature emphasizes stepping outside of our immediate cultural contexts and understanding the broader human experience.
- It allows us to learn about values, cultures, nationalism, and the human condition through diverse literary forms like poetry and prose.
- It encompasses any written or oral works, particularly focusing on art forms like prose fiction, drama, and poetry.
- Literature, as an art form, also includes various non-fiction genres such as autobiography, diaries, memoir, letters, and essays.
- “Literature” comes from the Latin words "litera/littera/litteratura/liter atura," meaning "acquaintance with letters".
- It represents a body of literary productions, encompassing oral, written, and visual works that use imaginative language to portray thoughts, emotions, and human experiences realistically.
Poetry
- Poetry involves expressions in verse utilizing measures, rhymes, lines, stanzas, and melodious tones.
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Types of Poetry:
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Lyric Poetry: Meant to be sung with musical instruments, like the harp lyre.
- Song: Possesses a specific melodic quality and is intended to be sung and easily set to music.
- Sonnet: A 14-line poem with a formal rhyme scheme.
- Elegy: Expresses lament or grief for the deceased.
- Ode: Praises individuals, objects, events, or ideas in a highly elevated manner.
- Narrative Poetry: Tells a story following a sequential order of events.
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Lyric Poetry: Meant to be sung with musical instruments, like the harp lyre.
Examples of World Literature - Countries and Texts
- Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus: An epistolary novel by Mary Shelley, telling the story of a young scientist creating a grotesque but sentient creature through an unorthodox scientific experiment.
- Anna Karenina: A novel by Leo Tolstoy, providing a vast panorama of contemporary life in Russia and humanity in general.
- Pandora: A Greek myth by Hesiod, introduces the concept of the first woman, connected to Prometheus and Epimetheus.
- Brahma: A creator god in Hinduism, emerging from the cosmic egg as a golden lotus flower, possessing four faces.
- Isis and Osiris: An Egyptian myth featuring Osiris, the god of the dead, Isis, the mother goddess, and Seth, the god of violence and disorder.
- Les Misérables: A novel by Victor Hugo set against the backdrop of the French Revolution.
World Literature
- World literature is a body of works that circulate beyond their culture of origin.
- It encourages readers to step outside their familiar contexts and explore the larger human experience.
- It explores values, cultures, nationalisms, attitudes, thoughts, beliefs, feelings, and experiences of different continents through various literary forms.
- It encompasses oral and written works, encompassing poetry, prose fiction, drama, and non-fiction genres like autobiography, diaries, memoirs, letters, and essays.
Literature
- Latin: litera/littera/litteratura/liter atura means an acquaintance with letters, the root definition of literature.
- It is the body of literary productions, either oral, written, or visual, containing imaginative language that realistically portrays thoughts, emotions, and experiences of the human condition.
Poetry
- Expressions in verse, with measures, rhymes, lines, stanzas, and melodious tone
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Lyric Poetry
- Meant to be sung to the accompaniment of a musical instrument known as a harp lyre.
- Examples: Orpheus and Eurydice
- Song - Specific melodious quality, intended to be sung and can be easily set to music.
- Sonnet - 14 lines with a formal rhyme scheme.
- Elegy - Expresses lament or grief for the dead.
- Ode - High praise for some person, object, event, or idea.
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Narrative Poetry
- Tells a story following the order of events.
- Long descriptive poem about life and events.
Examples of World Literature
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Frankenstein
- Written by Mary Shelley
- An epistolary novel about a young scientist who creates a grotesque but sentient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment.
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Anna Karenina
- Written by Leo Tolstoy
- Provides a vast panorama of contemporary life in Russia and of humanity in general.
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Pandora
- Hesiod
- Story of the first woman
- Involves Prometheus and Epimetheus.
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Brahma
- The creator god from Hinduism
- Emerged from the cosmic egg as a golden lotus flower.
- Has four faces.
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Isis and Osiris
- Osiris was the god of the dead.
- Isis was the mother goddess.
- Seth was the god of violence and disorder.
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Les Misérables
- Written by Victor Hugo
- Set in the context of the French Revolution.
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Explore the concepts and elements that define world literature, emphasizing its role in transcending cultural boundaries. This quiz delves into various literary forms and their significance in understanding the human experience globally.
