13. Malory and Skelton Flashcards
(24-25)
Who made significant contribution to the growth of English language?
Tomas Malory and John Skelton.
Who’s the first poet-laureate?
John Skelton.
Who is the author of “Le Marte D’Arthur”?
Thomas Malory.
By which work Thomas Malory is known for?
“Le Marte D’Arthur”.
Who’s the publisher of one of the most significant Malory’s work?
The work “Le Marte D’Arhur” was published by Caxton.
What’s the dynamic of the final battle in “Le Marte D’Arthur”?
More sadness than heroism.
Who is John Skelton? What’s his known works? What is the topic he is known for?
He’s a court poet, outspoken satirist.
His works are: “Philip Sparrow”, unusual elegy to a pet-bird, and “Magnificence” - a moral play.
Links court life and low-life like no other can.
What kind of verse was invented by that time? What is its name? Who is the inventor?
Helter-skelter (Skeltonics) - a verse form in short rapid lines, invented by John Skelton.
