The Literature of the 15th century. Ballads. The Renaissance. Sir Walter Ralleigh

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1. The Literature of the 15th century. Ballads. The Renaissance. Sir Walter Ralleigh
2. After Geoffrey Chaucer’s death in 1400
3. It started in 1455 between the houses
4. It was the war of aristocracy
5. Nevertheless, the name of William Caxton is
6. Though there were no original authors in
7. The art of printing helped to preserve
8. The most popular ballad cycle is “The
9. The ballads about Robin Hood consist of
10. During the following centuries the name of
11. THE RENAISSANCE ( the Revival of Learning)The
12. This new outlook was called Humanism.
13. Sir Walter Raleigh Sir Walter
14. In the Tower of London Sir Walter
15. Источники: Волосова Т.Д., Геккер М.Ю.,
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After Geoffrey Chaucer’s death in 1400 for two centuries there was no name in English literature which could be placed next to his.There were historical reasons for this. England was

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Слайд 1THE LITERATURE OF THE 15TH CENTURY. BALLADS. THE RENAISSANCE. SIR

WALTER RALEIGH
Lecture 5
Трякина Светлана Анатольевна,
ГОУ СОШ №1232, г. Москва

THE LITERATURE OF THE 15TH CENTURY. BALLADS. THE RENAISSANCE. SIR WALTER RALEIGHLecture 5Трякина

Слайд 2 After Geoffrey Chaucer’s death in 1400 for two centuries there

was no name in English literature which could be placed

next to his.

There were historical reasons for this. England was faced with a great misfortune: a feudal war between the descendants of King Edward III began.

After Geoffrey Chaucer’s death in 1400 for two centuries there was no name in English literature

Слайд 3It started in 1455 between the houses of Lancaster and

York, and is known as the War of the Roses. A

red rose was the symbol of the Lancasters, and a white rose was the symbol of the Yorks.

It started in 1455 between the houses of Lancaster and York, and is known as the War

Слайд 4 It was the war of aristocracy in which common

people took little part. In the situation of war, destruction

and ignorance of the people it was impossible to continue what Geoffrey Chaucer had started.

It was the war of aristocracy in which common people took little part. In the situation

Слайд 5Nevertheless, the name of William Caxton is worth remembering, because

he set up the first printing press in London and

later in Oxford.

Nevertheless, the name of William Caxton is worth remembering, because he set up the first printing press

Слайд 6Though there were no original authors in the 15th century,

folklore could not stop developing.
That century is famous for

another genre of folklore - ballad. Ballads became popular in England and Scotland.
They were lyrical poems, which were recited or sung to the lute or the bagpipe.
Ballads and songs expressed the feelings and thoughts of people.
They were handed down from generation to generation by word of mouth.

Though there were no original authors in the 15th century, folklore could not stop developing. That century

Слайд 7The art of printing helped to preserve them. Ballads continued

to develop till the 18th century.
Historical
(based on
a historical fact)
Heroic
(about

the people persecuted by law and their families)

Romantic
(telling of love and noble deeds)

BALLADS

Слайд 8The most popular ballad cycle is “The Robin Hood Ballads”,

which consists of about 40 heroic ballads with the element

of romance.

Robin Hood is a legendary hero who lived in the 12th century in Sherwood forest not far from Nottingham. He lived during the reign of
Henry II and his son
Richard I the Lion Heart.
Robin Hood was known as the enemy of the Norman barons and sheriffs and protector of the poor and oppressed.

The most popular ballad cycle is “The Robin Hood Ballads”, which consists of about 40 heroic ballads

Слайд 9The ballads about Robin Hood consist of four-line stanzas, usually

in the form of a dialogue between Robin Hood and

other characters. Repetition of sounds is quite common in these ballads.

Then bold Robin Hood for Nottingham goes,
For Nottingham town goes he,
There did he meet with a poor beggar-man,
He came creeping along the highway.
“What news, what news, thou old beggar-man?
What news, come tell into me.”
“ O, there is weeping and wailing in fair Nottingham
For the death of the squires all three”.

The ballads about Robin Hood consist of four-line stanzas, usually in the form of a dialogue between

Слайд 10

During the following centuries the name of Robin Hood became

proverbial for an outlaw who robbed the rich to help

the poor.

One of the best-known treatments of Robin Hood is in Walter Scott’s “Ivanhoe”, where he is depicted under the name of Locksley.

Films and television have made his story well-known in the 20th century.

During the following centuries the name of Robin Hood became proverbial for an outlaw who robbed the

Слайд 11THE RENAISSANCE ( the Revival of Learning)
The 15th century in Europe

was the beginning of the Renaissance. It was the period

when European culture was at its height. New social and economic conditions demanded that new ideology should appear.
This ideology was to be opposed to the Catholic dogmas of the Middle Ages.
This new ideology proclaimed the value of human individuality, the value of Man as such, whatever his birth or social status.

THE RENAISSANCE ( the Revival of Learning)The 15th century in Europe was the beginning of the Renaissance.

Слайд 12 This new outlook was called Humanism. The time demanded positive,

rational knowledge, that’s why intellect, experience, scientific experiment were of

vital importance. It was the time of great discoveries in science and geography. The time was glorified by the names of Copernicus, Columbus, Magellan, Leonardo da Vinci, Sir Thomas More, Montaigne, Francis Bacon and many other giants of mind.

This new outlook was called Humanism. The time demanded positive, rational knowledge, that’s why intellect, experience,

Слайд 13Sir Walter Raleigh
Sir Walter Raleigh was a

typical man of the Renaissance. He was a statesman, courtier,

soldier, sailor, explorer, pirate, colonizer, historian, philosopher, poet.
He was born in1552 and entered military service when he was a very young man. He was very brave, and Queen Elizabeth I dubbed him a knight. He fought with Spaniards at sea, he founded the colony of Virginia in North America and brought potatoes and tobacco to Europe. After Queen Elizabeth’s death Sir Walter Raleigh was imprisoned and spent 13 years in the Tower of London.
He was executed in 1618 on a charge of conspiracy.

Sir Walter Raleigh Sir Walter Raleigh was a typical man of the Renaissance. He was

Слайд 14In the Tower of London Sir Walter Raleigh turned to

writing poetry and wrote “ A History of the World”.
Unfortunately,

much of his poetry is lost, but even what is left can prove that he was an outstanding poet. His poems are deeply philosophical and quite sad, as many of them very composed during his imprisonment.

In the Tower of London Sir Walter Raleigh turned to writing poetry and wrote “ A History

Слайд 15 Источники:
Волосова Т.Д., Геккер М.Ю., “English Literature”, ч.1., М., изд-во «Просвещение»,

1977г.
Кукурян И.Л. “An Outline of English Literature”,М., изд-во МГУ ,1997г.
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