Prelims Flashcards
a faithful reproduction of man’s manifold experiences blended into one harmonious language
literature
medium
language
content
ideas
entertainment or persuasion
purpose
main ingredients of literature
subject
form
point of view
presentation of literature
genre
audience
author
work
long narrative
epic
can be read in one sitting
short story
divided into chapters
novel
rhyming
poetry
relationship among the parts of an artistic written work
structure
structured in plot or witness
drama
character consciousness or experience
fiction
tone read mood
poetry
theme communicated
essay
the basis of christianity originating from palestine and greece
the bible
source of meats and legends of greece written by homer
the iliad and the odyssey
longest epic of the world
mahabharata
love revenge faith and loyalty
ramayana
collection of tales of pilgrims by geoffrey chaucer
the canterbury tales
father of literature in england
geoffrey chaucer
depicted the sad faith of slaves written by harriet beecher stowe
uncle tom’s cabin
it means what defines a part
structural base
the muslims holy book originate from arabia
quran
this shows the religion and customs of the early italians
the divine comedy by dante alighieri
this shows the cultural characteristics of the spaniards and their national history
el cid compyador
it tells about the golden age of christianity in france
song of roland
includes the cult of osiris and the mythology and theology of egypt
book of the dead
written by confucius of china became the basis of christian religion
book of the days
came from arabia and persia it shows the ways of government of industries and of the society of the arabs and persians
1001 nights or the arabian nights
a written work that has recognized artistic merit in terms of form expression ideas and interest
literature
seven literary standards
permanence
universal appeal
artistry
style
intellectually valuable
suggestiveness
spiritual value
an important characteristic of a great literature is that it lasts
permanence
it must suit the taste of a range of people across different age groups nationalities cultures and beliefs
universal appeal
a good literature should be well written and appeal to our creative sites with beautifully crafted phrases and sentences
artistry
words used by the writer or creative and are presented in an unusual way that is entertaining and interesting
style
usually inform as about our past are present or the world around us, it also helps us understand our lives and realize truths about humanity and life
intellectually valuable
should carry many associations that lead beyond the surface meaning
suggestiveness
often thought to have an underlying moral message that can potentially make us better people
spiritual value
imaginative recreation and recreation of life
fiction
often referred to as a slice of life is a fictitious narrative compressed into one unit of time place and action
short story
a fictitious narrative with a complicated plot
novel
elements of fiction
character
setting
conflict
plot
point of view
mood
tone
symbolism
images
theme
all literature falls under two main divisions
prose and poetry
a golden age of literature
the classical period (1200BCE - 455CE)
also known as anglo-saxon period
the medieval period (455CE-1486CE)
age of reason and the era of logic
the enlightenment period (1660 bce - 1790)
great age for the novel
romantic period
characterized by self conscious break with traditional ways of writing in both poetry and prose fiction
the modern period
tales of ancient epics
grand scale
heroic protagonist
universal theme
supernatural elements
expansive narrative time and period
grand scale
embody the ideals
heroic protagonist
timeless theme such as honor bravery struggles against fate
universal theme
adding to the complexity and riches of the narrative
supernatural elements
cultural significance and oral tradition
transmission of cultural values
historical narratives
uniting communities
shaping societal norms and behaviors over time
transmission of cultural values
preserving important events and identities of communities
historical narratives
fostering a sense of belonging and collective identity
uniting communities
common themes and motifs
hero’s journey
good vs. evil
loyalty and honor
quest for knowledge
central theme in ancient epics or monomyth
hero’s journey
common motif moral dilemmas and the struggle for justice
good versus evil
importance of fidelity to one’s friends, family, and values
loyalty and honor
immortality is a recurring motif, often driving characters to seek wisdom or external life in their adventure
quest for knowledge
oldest known literary works, originating from ancient Mesopotamia and inscribed on clay labels.
The Epic of Gilgamesh
depicting the events of the trojan war
The Iliad
adventure of Odysseus after the trojan war
The Odyssey
utilizing meter and vivid characterizations that brings the tales to life
Epic Poetry Structure
affects the course of war
Achilles Rage
lives of warriors and tragic outcomes
themes of glory and honor
how personal emotions can lead to widespread suffering
consequence of pride
longest epic poem, encompassing a rich tapestry of stories and teachings
The Mahabarata
central conflict and the struggle highlighting themes of duty and righteousness
Pandavas vs Kauravas
narrative of Lord Rama (heroic journey to save his wife Sita)
The Ramayana
Foundational Myths of Rome (intertwining legendary heroes with the city’s imperial narrative)
The Aeneid by Virgil (Roman Epic)
cultural reflections (reflecting societies they originate from)
Conclusion
Some significant literary work on the classical period
The Iliad and the Odyssey
Works and days
theogony
it means letter
littera
refer to the sum total of the world’s national literatures
knowledge of books
the quick writer and philosopher during the classical period
gorgias
Aesop
Plato
socrates
aristotle
euripides
some significant literary work during the medieval period
the canterbury tales
beowulf
the dark ages and the world
the dream of the holy rood
famous authors during the medieval period
Caedmon
Martin Luther
Geoffrey Chaucer
Thomas
some literary genres during the medieval period
elegy
religious liturgy
narrative romance
it is the division between the middle age and modern era
the Renaissance period
significant literary work on the renaissance period
romeo and juliet
utopia
the faerie queene
famous authors during the renaissance period
william shakespeare
Edmund spencer
queen Elizabeth 1
sir thomas more
later period of literature
the enlightenment period 1660-1790
the romantic period 1830
the victorian period 1832-1901
the modern period 1914-1945
the post modern period 1945 onwards
some significant literary work on the enlightenment period
all for love
the rake of the lock
rights of man
elegy written in a churchyard
famous authors during enlightenment period
john dryden
Alexander pope
thomas paine
thomas gray
popular types of literature during the enlightenment period
essay
melodrama
letters
fables
some significant literary work during the romantic period
i wondered lonely as a cloud
kubla khan
song of innocence and of experience
mathilda
famous authors during the romantic period
William wordsworth
samuel taylor coleridge
william blake
mary Shelley
the literature of this era express the fusion of pure romance to gross realism
the victorian period
some significant literary works during the victorian period
the pickwick papers
how do i love thee
Ulysses
famous authors during victorian period
charles dicken
Elizabeth browning
alfred lord tennison
characterized by a self conscious break with traditional ways of writing in both poetry and prose fiction
the modern period
some literary works during the modern period
the road not taken
and death shall have no dominion
insensibility
authors during the modern period
Robert frost
dylan thomas
wilfred owen
characterized by reliance on narrative techniques such as fragmentation paradox and the unreliable narrator
the post modern period
