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Beowulf

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The Middle Ages

The Middle Ages. 1066-1485. Who was the last of the Anglo-Saxon Kings? King Harold Who defeated him? Duke William of Normandy When did it happen? October, 1066. 4. What was different about the Normans as compared to the Romans? They never left England!

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Do Now #1:

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Grendel by John Gardner

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Beowulf

Beowulf. What is the purpose of the prologue?. Gives us background info Grabs attention Describes the past that is important today. The Prologue. Meet Shield Sheaf: Great King Orphan Quickly rose to be a strong and powerful man Had a son- Beow - was comforting and giving. The Prologue.

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Beowulf: Background Information

One of the most important remains of Anglo-Saxon literature is the epic poem Beowulf. Its age is unknown; but it comes from a very distant and hoar antiquity . . . It is like a piece of ancient armor; rusty and battered, and yet strong. -- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (American Poet).

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Old English Poetry

Old English Poetry. The Old English world centered around the chieftain, the king ( cynning ). His kinsmen would be noblemen, thegns or thanes, also called eorl s. Ordinary people of no rank at all would be ceorl s. There were also slaves.

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Beowulf: Background Information

One of the most important remains of Anglo-Saxon literature is the epic poem Beowulf. Its age is unknown; but it comes from a very distant and hoar antiquity . . . It is like a piece of ancient armor; rusty and battered, and yet strong. -- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (American Poet).

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THE ANGLO-SAXON PERIOD

THE ANGLO-SAXON PERIOD. 449---1066. Three Major Periods in English Literature. Old English--449-1066 Middle English--1066-1485 Modern English--1485+. Pre-Anglo-Saxon England. 2000 B. C. inhabited by Iberians Iberians invaded by Celts 55 B. C. Julius Caesar invaded

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Beowulf

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The Anglo-Saxon Period 449-1066 AD

The Anglo-Saxon Period 449-1066 AD. The Anglo-Saxon Period 449-1066 AD. The island we now call Britain was home to the Celtic people. In 449, they were being invaded by Scottish and Irish tribes and could not fight them off.

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Beowulf: Background Information

One of the most important remains of Anglo-Saxon literature is the epic poem Beowulf. Its age is unknown; but it comes from a very distant and hoar antiquity . . . It is like a piece of ancient armor; rusty and battered, and yet strong. -- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (American Poet).

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Early British history

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Anglo Saxon England

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Beowulf

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Anglo-Saxon Period

Anglo-Saxon Period. 449 - 1066. Anglo-Saxon Invasion of Britain. Angles, Saxons, Jutes, and other Germanic tribes Seafaring warriors. Vengeance and Bloodshed. Anglo-Saxon Settlement of Britain. Characteristics of Invaders. Ancestral Tribes of Clans.

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Grendel Attacks the Danes

Grendel Attacks the Danes. Part 1. Grendel Attacks the Danes. Lines 1-14 speak of the warriors singing and praising God for creation. This is an example of allusion.

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A long time ago, in a land far, far away. . .

A long time ago, in a land far, far away. Beowulf. Episode I: A New Hero

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Anglo-Saxon Literature

Anglo-Saxon Literature. Lyric Poetry. Poetry Terminology: Genres. Genre A classification or category of a literary form Dramatic poem Involves more than one speaker Narrative poem Tells a complete story Lyric poem Expresses the observations and feelings of a single speaker

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Beowulf

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