教 案 课程名称 英因文学 授课专业及层次 授课内容 Lecture four: Introduction to the Renaissance 学时数 2 To let the students see the significance of literature; 教学目的 studentshavethe general impre sion of British literature To let the students get basic knowledge of British literature 重点 To get to know the general clue of British literary history To get to know the important British writers and literary works 难点 To get to know some key terms 自学内容 Additional reading materials about the western cultural background 使用教具 Projector,audio-video machine 相关学科知识 Western culture and general Literary theories Open questions and answers in class 教学法Class discussion and analysis 讲授内容纲要、要求及时间分配 1.0 Historical background 5 In 1485,the Wars ofthe Roses(1455-1485)came to an end,and following the invention of printing and Tudor dynasty which was established by Henry VII in 1485. Henry VIll,whose needs for the annulment of his first marriage in order to father a son and heir,ended the rule of the Catholic Church in England,closed(and largely destroyed)the monasteries-which had for centuries been the depositors of learning,history,and culture -and established himself as both the head of Church and the head ofstate Protestantism became the official nationalreligion
教 案 课程名称 英国文学 授课专业及层次 授课内容 Lecture four: Introduction to the Renaissance 学时数 2 教学目的 To let the students see the significance of literature; To let the students have the general impression of British literature. To let the students get basic knowledge of British literature 重 点 To get to know the general clue of British literary history To get to know the important British writers and literary works 难 点 To get to know some key terms To know some methods for literary appreciation and criticism 自学内容 Additional reading materials about the western cultural background 使用教具 Projector, audio-video machine 相关学科知识 Western culture and general Literary theories 教 学 法 Open questions and answers in class Class discussion and analysis 讲授内容纲要、要求及时间分配 1.0 Historical background In 1485，the Wars of the Roses(1455-1485) came to an end，and following the invention of printing and Tudor dynasty which was established by Henry VIIin 1485. Henry VIII，whose needs for the annulment of his first marriage in order to father a son and heir, ended the rule of the Catholic Church in England, closed (and largely destroyed) the monasteries - which had for centuries been the depositors of learning, history, and culture - and established himself as both the head of Church and the head of state. Protestantism became the official national religion. 5’ 5’ 5’
The Enclosure movement compelled peasants to become the hired laborers for the merchants. The commercial expansionand the rise of bourgeoisie. The war with Spain:in 1588,the Spanish Armada was defeated 5 England had sovereignty over the seas.London developed in size and importance as the nation's capital,and from the foundation of the first public theatre in London,the stage became the forum of debate, spectacle,and entertainment.Hand in hand with the growth in theatrical expression went the growth of Modern English as a national language. 2.0 Introduction to Renaissance Renaissance marks the transition from the medieval to the 5 modern world.It first started in Italy in the 14th century and gradually spread all over Europe.The word "Renaissance"means rebirth or revival.In essence,it is a historical period in which the European humanist thinkers and scholars made attempts to get rid of those old feudalist ideas in medieval Europe and introduce new ideas that expressed the interests of the rising bourgeoisie,and to lift the restriction in all areas placed by the Roman Catholic Church authorities Two features of renaissance: 5 1.It is a thirsting curiosity for the classical literature.People
The Enclosure movement compelled peasants to become the hired laborers for the merchants. The commercial expansion and the rise of bourgeoisie. The war with Spain: in 1588, the Spanish Armada was defeated. England had sovereignty over the seas. London developed in size and importance as the nation’s capital，and from the foundation of the first public theatre in London，the stage became the forum of debate， spectacle，and entertainment. Hand in hand with the growth in theatrical expression went the growth of Modern English as a national language. 2.0 Introduction to Renaissance Renaissance marks the transition from the medieval to the modern world. It first started in Italy in the 14th century and gradually spread all over Europe. The word “Renaissance” means rebirth or revival. In essence, it is a historical period in which the European humanist thinkers and scholars made attempts to get rid of those old feudalist ideas in medieval Europe and introduce new ideas that expressed the interests of the rising bourgeoisie, and to lift the restriction in all areas placed by the Roman Catholic Church authorities. Two features of renaissance: 1. It is a thirsting curiosity for the classical literature. People 5’ 5’ 5’
learned to admire the Greek and Latin works as models of literary form. 2.It is the keen interest in the activities ofhumanity. Humanism is the key-note of the Renaissance.It reflected the new outlook of the rising bourgeois class.Humanists emphasize the dignity of human beings and the importance of the present life and believe that man did not only have the right to enjoy the beauty of this life.but had the ability to perfect himself and to perform wonders by removing all the external checks by the exercise of reason.They also expressed their rebellious spirit against the tyranny of feudal rule and ecclesiastical domination. 3.0 English Literature in the Renaissance Period English literature in the Renaissance Period is usually regarded as the highlight in this history of English literature.In Elizabethan Period,English literature developed with a great speed and made a magnificent achievement,especially the drama.Thus appeared a group of excellent dramatists.They are John Lyly,Thomas Kyd George Peele,Robert Greene,Christopher Marlowe,William Shakespeare and Ben Jonson. Next to the drama is the Lyrical Poetry.In that period,writing 5 poetry became a fashion.England then became "a nest of singing birds".The famous poets of that period were Thomas Wyatt,Henry
learned to admire the Greek and Latin works as models of literary form. 2. It is the keen interest in the activities of humanity. Humanism is the key-note of the Renaissance. It reflected the new outlook of the rising bourgeois class. Humanists emphasize the dignity of human beings and the importance of the present life and believe that man did not only have the right to enjoy the beauty of this life, but had the ability to perfect himself and to perform wonders by removing all the external checks by the exercise of reason. They also expressed their rebellious spirit against the tyranny of feudal rule and ecclesiastical domination. 3.0 English Literature in the Renaissance Period English literature in the Renaissance Period is usually regarded as the highlight in this history of English literature. In Elizabethan Period, English literature developed with a great speed and made a magnificent achievement, especially the drama. Thus appeared a group of excellent dramatists. They are John Lyly, Thomas Kyd, George Peele, Robert Greene, Christopher Marlowe, William Shakespeare and Ben Jonson. Next to the drama is the Lyrical Poetry. In that period, writing poetry became a fashion. England then became "a nest of singing birds". The famous poets of that period were Thomas Wyatt, Henry 5’ 5’ 5’
Howard,Philip Sidney and Edmund Spenser There were not so many prose writers.In the beginning period, 5 the great humanist,Thomas More,wrote his famous prose work "Utopia",which may be thought of as the first literary masterpiece of the English Renaissance.In Elizabethan Period,Francis Bacon wrote more than fifty excellent essays,which make him one of the best essayists in English literature. 3.1 Poetry in the Renaissance Period 1).Thomas Wyatt(1503-1542) 5 He is the first to introduce the sonnet into English literature. 2).Philip Sidney (1554-86) Astrophel and Stella 3).EdmundSpenser(1552-1599) 5 Spenser is often referred to as"the poets'poet". Spenser's fame in English literature is chiefly based upon his masterpiece The Faerie Queene. In 1579,he wrote The Shepherd's Calendar,a pastoral poem in twelve books,one for each month ofthe year. Writing Features of "The Faerie Queene" a.The long poem is written in the form of allegory.It has sweet melody and its lines are very musical. b.Spenser invented a new verse form for this poem.The verse
Howard, Philip Sidney and Edmund Spenser. There were not so many prose writers. In the beginning period, the great humanist, Thomas More, wrote his famous prose work "Utopia", which may be thought of as the first literary masterpiece of the English Renaissance. In Elizabethan Period, Francis Bacon wrote more than fifty excellent essays, which make him one of the best essayists in English literature. 3.1 Poetry in the Renaissance Period 1). Thomas Wyatt(1503-1542) He is the first to introduce the sonnet into English literature. 2). Philip Sidney (1554-86) Astrophel and Stella 3). Edmund Spenser (1552 -1599) Spenser is often referred to as "the poets' poet". Spenser’s fame in English literature is chiefly based upon his masterpiece The Faerie Queene. In 1579, he wrote The Shepherd’s Calendar, a pastoral poem in twelve books, one for each month of the year. Writing Features of “The Faerie Queene” a. The long poem is written in the form of allegory. It has sweet melody and its lines are very musical. b. Spenser invented a new verse form for this poem. The verse 5’ 5’ 5’ 5’
form has been called "Spenserian Stanza"since his day.Each stanza has nine lines,each of the first eight lines is in iambic pentameter form,and the ninth line is an iambic hexameter line.The rhythm scheme is abab bcbcc. 3.2 Prose in the Renaissance Period 1).Thomas More(1477-1535) Thomas More's Utopia Utopia is More's masterpiece,written in the form of a conversation between More and a returned sailor.The name"Utopia' comes from two Greek words meaning"no place".The whole work is divided into two books.Book I of "Utopia"is a picture of contemporary social conditions of England.The author severely criticizes English society and exposes social evils.Book II offers us a good picture ofan ideal society called Utopia in some unknownocean. In this society property is held in commonand there is no poverty. 2).John Lyly(1553-1600 A)Euphues Lyly was one of "the university wits".He wrote poetry,court comedies and prose romances.As a prose writer,he was famous for his prose romance Euphues. The work Euphues contains two parts.The first is entitled "Euphues or the Anatomy of Wit";the second part is called"Euphues
form has been called "Spenserian Stanza" since his day. Each stanza has nine lines, each of the first eight lines is in iambic pentameter form, and the ninth line is an iambic hexameter line. The rhythm scheme is abab bcbc c. 3.2 Prose in the Renaissance Period 1). Thomas More (1477-1535) Thomas More's Utopia Utopia is More's masterpiece, written in the form of a conversation between More and a returned sailor. The name "Utopia" comes from two Greek words meaning "no place". The whole work is divided into two books. Book I of "Utopia" is a picture of contemporary social conditions of England. The author severely criticizes English society and exposes social evils. BookⅡoffers us a good picture of an ideal society called Utopia in some unknown ocean. In this society property is held in common and there is no poverty. 2). John Lyly (1553-1606) A) Euphues Lyly was one of "the university wits". He wrote poetry, court comedies and prose romances. As a prose writer, he was famous for his prose romance Euphues. The work Euphues contains two parts. The first is entitled "Euphues or the Anatomy of Wit"; the second part is called "Euphues 5’ 5’
and His England",a satire on England B)Writing Style of Euphues Euphues was written in a peculiar style known as "Euphuism" This kind of style consists of two distinct elements.The first is abundant use of balanced sentences and words alliterating,riming or identical.The second element is that Lyly decorated his prose with odd similes and comparisons,which were usually drawn from natural history,history and geography. 3).Francis Bacon(1561-1626) A)Introduction 5 Francis Bacon was the founder of English materialist philosophy and modern science.Bacon's mind was universal in its comprehensiveness;there was nothing in the world of which he could not write.Alexander Pope called him,the wisest,brightest, and the meanest of mankind".During the course of his lifetime he distinguished himself as a scholar in several fields and as a scientist, writer,and philosopher.His practical experience of the world also made him a great lawyer and a considerable statesman. B)Bacon's Works Bacon's works may be divided into three groups:the 5 philosophical works,the literary works and the professional works. Advancement of Learning《治学之道》and New Instrument《新
and His England", a satire on England. B) Writing Style of Euphues Euphues was written in a peculiar style known as "Euphuism". This kind of style consists of two distinct elements. The first is abundant use of balanced sentences and words alliterating, riming or identical. The second element is that Lyly decorated his prose with odd similes and comparisons, which were usually drawn from natural history, history and geography. 3). Francis Bacon (1561-1626) A) Introduction Francis Bacon was the founder of English materialist philosophy and modern science. Bacon's mind was universal in its comprehensiveness; there was nothing in the world of which he could not write. Alexander Pope called him, “the wisest, brightest, and the meanest of mankind”. During the course of his lifetime he distinguished himself as a scholar in several fields and as a scientist, writer, and philosopher. His practical experience of the world also made him a great lawyer and a considerable statesman. B) Bacon's Works Bacon's works may be divided into three groups: the philosophical works; the literary works and the professional works. Advancement of Learning 《治学之道》and New Instrument《新 5’ 5’ 5’
工具》were his philosophical works.Bacon's literary works are his 5 essays.The final edition of the Essays《论说文集》published in 1625 contained 58 pieces.These essays cover a wide variety of subjects,such as love,truth,friendship,parents and children,beauty, studies,riches,youth and age,garden,death and many others. Among these essays,the famous pieces are of Studies,Of Travel and Of Wisdom. C)Writing Style of Bacon's Essays Bacon's essays are noted for heir clearness,brevity and force of 5 expression.Bacon's chief concern is to express his thought with clearness and in as few words as possible.His sentences are short pointed,incisive,and often of balanced structure.Many of them have become wise old sayings.Generally Speaking,Bacon's literary style has threeprominent qualities:directness,terseness,and forcefulness
工具》were his philosophical works. Bacon's literary works are his essays. The final edition of the Essays 《论说文集》 published in 1625 contained 58 pieces. These essays cover a wide variety of subjects, such as love, truth, friendship, parents and children, beauty, studies, riches, youth and age, garden, death and many others. Among these essays, the famous pieces are Of Studies, Of Travel and Of Wisdom. C) Writing Style of Bacon's Essays Bacon's essays are noted for heir clearness, brevity and force of expression. Bacon's chief concern is to express his thought with clearness and in as few words as possible. His sentences are short, pointed, incisive, and often of balanced structure. Many of them have become wise old sayings. Generally Speaking, Bacon's literary style has three prominent qualities: directness, terseness, and forcefulness. 5’ 5’