Geat Books (Semi-Final)

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a vast and rich tapestry of literary works that spans centuries, cultures, and genres.

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Western literature

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It offers a window into the human experience, reflecting the thoughts, emotions, and ideas of generations past and present.

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Western literature

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refers to the literary traditions and works that have their roots in Western Europe and have been greatly influenced by ancient Greek and Roman writings.

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Western literature

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It encompasses a wide range of literary forms, including prose, poetry, drama, and more contemporary forms such as novels and essays.

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Western literature

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4 Historical Development of Western Literature

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A. Ancient Greek and Roman Literature:
B. Medieval Literature:
C. Renaissance and Enlightenment:
D. Romanticism and Beyond:

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“Iliad” and “Odyssey”

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Homer

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Aeneid

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Virgil

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Geoffrey Chaucer’s

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“The Canterbury Tales”

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Dante Alighieri’s

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“The Divine Comedy”

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Old English epic poem

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Beowulf

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plays and sonnets

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William Shakespeare

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John Milton

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“Paradise Lost”

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Voltaire

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“Candide”

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“Confessions”

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s

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Charles Dickens’ novels

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“Great Expectations” and “A Tale of Two Cities”

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“War and Peace”

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Leo Tolstoy’

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Franz Kafka

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“Metamorphosis”

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often referred to as the cornerstone of Western literary tradition, has had a profound and enduring influence on literature, philosophy, and culture.

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Classical Greek literature

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emerged during the flourishing of ancient Greek civilization, primarily from the 8th century BCE to the 4th century BCE.

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Classical Greek literature

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5 Major Genres

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1. Epic Poetry
2. Lyric Poetry
3. Tragedy and Comedy
4. Philosophy
5. Historical writing