英国文学简史完全版
A Concise History of British Literature
Chapter 1 English Literature of Anglo-Saxon Period
I. Introduction
1. The historical background
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Before the Germanic invasion
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During the Germanic invasion
a. immigration;
b. Christianity;
c. heptarchy.
d. social classes structure: hide-hundred; eoldermen
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lord
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thane - middle
class
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freemen
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- lower class
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slave or bondmen: theow
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e. social organization: clan or tribes.
f. military Organization;
g. Church function: spirit, civil service, education;
h. economy: coins, trade, slavery;
i. feasts and festival: Halloween, Easter; j. legal system.
2. The Overview of the culture
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The mixture of pagan and Christian spirit.
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Literature: a. Poetry: two types; b. prose: two figures.
II. Beowulf.