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Caedmon is considered the first English poet.
Caedmon is considered the first English poet.
True
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle is a collection of narrative poems.
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle is a collection of narrative poems.
False
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is an Arthurian romance poem.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is an Arthurian romance poem.
True
William Langland's Piers Plowman is a collection of stories.
William Langland's Piers Plowman is a collection of stories.
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The Metaphysical Poets were known for their simple metaphors.
The Metaphysical Poets were known for their simple metaphors.
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The Romantic Movement emphasized social realism and industrialization.
The Romantic Movement emphasized social realism and industrialization.
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The Gothic Revival was a movement of fiction exploring horror, mystery, and the supernatural.
The Gothic Revival was a movement of fiction exploring horror, mystery, and the supernatural.
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Virginia Woolf was a Postmodernist author.
Virginia Woolf was a Postmodernist author.
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Samuel Beckett was a Modernist author.
Samuel Beckett was a Modernist author.
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T.S. Eliot was a Postmodernist author.
T.S. Eliot was a Postmodernist author.
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Study Notes
Old English Literature (c. 450-1100)
- Epic Poetry: Characterized by long, narrative poems celebrating heroic deeds, such as Beowulf.
- Caedmon: Considered the first English poet, known for his hymns and biblical poems.
- The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle: A collection of annals recording English history from the 5th to 11th centuries.
Middle English Literature (c. 1100-1500)
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: An Arthurian romance poem exploring chivalry and morality.
- The Canterbury Tales: Geoffrey Chaucer's collection of stories showcasing medieval life and society.
- William Langland's Piers Plowman: A dream vision poem critiquing medieval society and politics.
Renaissance English Literature (c. 1500-1660)
- William Shakespeare: Playwright and poet, known for works like Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Sonnets.
- Christopher Marlowe: Playwright and poet, known for works like Doctor Faustus and Tamburlaine the Great.
- The Metaphysical Poets: A group of poets, including John Donne and George Herbert, characterized by complex metaphors and intellectual themes.
18th and 19th Century English Literature
- The Romantic Movement: Emphasizing emotion, nature, and individualism, with poets like William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and John Keats.
- The Victorian Era: Characterized by social realism, industrialization, and the rise of the novel, with authors like Charles Dickens and the Brontë sisters.
- The Gothic Revival: A genre of fiction exploring horror, mystery, and the supernatural, with authors like Mary Shelley and Bram Stoker.
20th Century English Literature
- Modernism: A movement rejecting traditional forms, with authors like Virginia Woolf, James Joyce, and T.S. Eliot.
- Postmodernism: A movement questioning reality, identity, and narrative, with authors like Samuel Beckett and Thomas Pynchon.
- Contemporary English Literature: Diverse and eclectic, with authors like Salman Rushdie, Zadie Smith, and Ian McEwan.
Old English Literature (c. 450-1100)
- Epic poems characterized by long narratives celebrating heroic deeds, with Beowulf as a prime example.
- Caedmon, considered the first English poet, is known for his hymns and biblical poems.
- The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle is a collection of annals recording English history from the 5th to 11th centuries.
Middle English Literature (c. 1100-1500)
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is an Arthurian romance poem exploring chivalry and morality.
- The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer is a collection of stories showcasing medieval life and society.
- William Langland's Piers Plowman is a dream vision poem critiquing medieval society and politics.
Renaissance English Literature (c. 1500-1660)
- William Shakespeare is a renowned playwright and poet, known for works like Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Sonnets.
- Christopher Marlowe is a playwright and poet, known for works like Doctor Faustus and Tamburlaine the Great.
- The Metaphysical Poets, including John Donne and George Herbert, are characterized by complex metaphors and intellectual themes.
18th and 19th Century English Literature
- The Romantic Movement emphasizes emotion, nature, and individualism, with poets like William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and John Keats.
- The Victorian Era is characterized by social realism, industrialization, and the rise of the novel, with authors like Charles Dickens and the Brontë sisters.
- The Gothic Revival is a genre of fiction exploring horror, mystery, and the supernatural, with authors like Mary Shelley and Bram Stoker.
20th Century English Literature
- Modernism is a movement rejecting traditional forms, with authors like Virginia Woolf, James Joyce, and T.S.Eliot.
- Postmodernism is a movement questioning reality, identity, and narrative, with authors like Samuel Beckett and Thomas Pynchon.
- Contemporary English Literature is diverse and eclectic, with authors like Salman Rushdie, Zadie Smith, and Ian McEwan.
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Test your knowledge of Old English literature, including epic poetry and Caedmon, and Middle English literature, featuring Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Explore the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and more!
