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What is a simple definition of literature?
Anything that’s written
What is the first form of literature mentioned?
Literature is only associated with major acclaimed literary works.
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Which epic establishes Greece as a great power?
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What is the name of the first complete Anglo-Saxon epic?
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What are the two main genres of drama mentioned?
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Which of the following is a work from Norse mythology?
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What form of storytelling became a tradition in Ancient Greece?
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What is the significance of the Tales of One Thousand and One Nights?
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Study Notes
What is Literature?
- Anything written can be considered literature
- Literature mostly refers to the literary canon, which encompasses major well-acclaimed works
- Literary works are characterized by stylistic and thematic elements
- Literature is essential, engaging, and enjoyable
Pre-Romantic Literary Eras
- Stories were orally transmitted and passed down through generations
- Writings focused on historical, mythical, spiritual, and religious accounts
- The first form of literature is the Epic, a long narrative poem that tells legends of heroes, warriors, and their battles against evil forces
- Epic poems combine mythology and historical adventures, reflecting a specific culture and providing insight into the origins of civilizations
- The Greek Epic The Odyssey by Homer: Established Greece as a great power
- The Latin Epic Aeneid by Virgil: Established Rome as a great power
- The first complete Anglo-Saxon Epic Beowulf by an unknown poet: Part of Old English Literature
- Norse Mythology has a collection of Epic poems called the Poetic Edda like Vǫluspá
- In Europe, poets entertained nobility by retelling Greek and Roman myths, narrating stories of battles with the Moors, and sharing adventures of British legends like King Arthur and the Holy Grail
- The East (Asia), during the Golden Age of Islamic Culture, saw the emergence of the Epic Narrative, Tales of One Thousand and One Nights (The Arabian Nights), celebrated for its entertainment value
Greek Drama
- Drama became a tradition for storytelling in Ancient Greece
- Drama evolved into a new art form, Theatre, which brought the story to life
- Theatre is to Drama, as Cinema is to Novels, in that it translates Drama on stage, just as Cinema adapts novels for the screen
- Drama is a work intended to be acted out on stage (a play) before an audience
- Drama has two main genres:
- Tragedy: Plays where events lead to a disastrous or catastrophic end for the characters
- Comedy: Plays that are lighthearted and sometimes focus on making fun of human folly
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Explore the foundations of literature in this quiz, focusing on the characteristics and importance of literary works. Delve into the pre-romantic literary eras, including the epic narratives that shaped historical culture and understanding through oral traditions. Learn about iconic texts like Homer's 'The Odyssey', Virgil's 'Aeneid', and the Anglo-Saxon 'Beowulf'.
