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    The document provides an overview of Anglo-Saxon England from 449-1066 AD. It describes the migration of Anglo-Saxons from Germanic homelands and their establishment of tribal societies that valued warrior qualities like courage and loyalty. It also discusses the introduction of Christianity by missionaries in 596 AD, Viking invasions, and the Norman conquest by William in 1066 which ended Anglo-Saxon rule. The literature of this period was primarily heroic poetry and prose focused on Christian teachings that was first communicated orally then later preserved in writing by monks.

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    The document provides an overview of Anglo-Saxon England from 449-1066 AD. It describes the migration of Anglo-Saxons from Germanic homelands and their establishment of tribal societies that valued warrior qualities like courage and loyalty. It also discusses the introduction of Christianity by missionaries in 596 AD, Viking invasions, and the Norman conquest by William in 1066 which ended Anglo-Saxon rule. The literature of this period was primarily heroic poetry and prose focused on Christian teachings that was first communicated orally then later preserved in writing by monks.

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    ANGLO SAXON ENGLAND

    A.D. 449-1066

    Before the Anglo-Saxons


    Celts; earliest known peoples (800-600 BC)
    Britons and Gaels
    Roman invasion (A.D. 43)
    Celts forced northward or into slavery
    Built walls and roads
    Brought Christianity
    Withdrew early 400s
    **ALL TRIBES FOUGHT Until Anglo Saxon
    rule began

    Anglo-Saxon England
    Angles, Saxons, and Jutes migrated from
    Germanic homeland
    Tribal society
    Valued warrior qualities
    Courage
    Strength
    Generosity
    Loyalty

    Anglo-Saxons cont
    596 Pope sent missionaries to re-establish
    Christianity in England
    GOD IS EVERYWHERE NOW
    Vikings (Norse & Danes) attacked coasts
    of England & captured much of England
    CONSTANTLY WARRING

    Anglo-Saxons cont

    Canute
    Danish prince given crown by tired
    English
    Reconciled English & Danish
    inhabitants
    Battle of Hastings Year=1066
    William became first Norman king &
    ends Anglo-Saxon era

    Anglo-Saxon Literature

    Communicated in the oral tradition (told/sung the


    stories)

    Performed by bards or scops


    Purposes:
    Major literary entertainment
    Heroic verses glorifying earthly virtues and
    concerns (bravery, loyalty, etc.)
    Model for living
    Form of immortality to aspire to

    Anglo-Saxon Literature
    Christian Teachings
    Monks established libraries and
    schools within monasteries
    Their impact:
    Emphasized importance of
    written word
    Preservation of literature

    Anglo-Saxon Literature
    Poetry-types
    Heroic verse
    Celebrates courage
    Elegy
    Mourns a loss or laments the fleeting
    nature of lifes joys
    Religious verse
    Focuses on Christian teachings and stories

    Anglo-Saxon Literature
    Themes
    Seafaring warriors
    Tribal society values
    Bravery of warriors
    Generosity of rulers
    Struggles between good and evil

    Anglo-Saxon Literature
    Prose-fictional writing
    King Alfred the Great (ruled 871-899)
    Force and intelligence behind establishment of
    English law
    Started program to translate Latin works into
    Old English
    Encouraged writers to compose new works in
    Old English
    King Edward the Confessor ended the Anglo
    Saxon Era because he did not have an heir.
    Willed the kingdom to King William of
    Normandy.

    EPIC POETRY
    An epic is a lengthy narrative poem,
    ordinarily concerning a serious subject
    containing details of heroic deeds and
    events significant to a culture or
    nation.

    Setting: Denmark & Sweden


    Written: approx 725

    BEOWULF
    Beowulf is an Old English heroic epic
    poem of unknown authorship. Commonly
    cited as one of the most important works
    of Anglo-Saxon literature. Beowulf has
    has been noted for its length: 3182 lines.
    Written using alliteration same repeating
    consonant sound.
    Ex. she sells sea shells by the sea shore.

    Beowulf arrives from Sweden to Denmark


    to help Hrothgar by killing Grendel.
    Beowulf brings 14 of his bravest men
    from Sweden
    Grendel has been attacking the Mead
    Hall in Heorot for years. Mead Hall:
    town hall

    Elements of an Epic Hero Cycle


    Main Char=hero who possesses
    supernatural qualities
    Hero is challenged w/ a quest
    Hero is tested to prove his worth
    USUALLY-mythical beings present
    Hero travels to supernatural world
    Hero reaches a low point
    RESURRECTION
    Restitution: Hero regains his rightful place

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