Sea Fever 1) Who wrote the poem ‘Sea Fever’? Ans:- John Masefield wrote the poem ’Sea Fever’. 2) What was the favourite place of the poet? Ans:- To see the sea was the favourite place of the poet. 3) What do you mean by steer? Ans:- Steer means to control the direction of movement. 4) What was the colour of mist on the sea’s face? Ans:- The colour of the mist was grey. 5) What thing did not the poet deny? Ans:- The poet can not deny the call of running tide. 6) Write the name of Sea-bird? Ans:- Sea-gull is the name of a sea-bird. 7) Who wants to live a gypsy life? Ans:- The poet wants to become a gypsy life. 8) Write the name of the sea-animal? Ans:- Whale, a name of the sea-animal. 9) What do you mean by whetted knife? Ans:- Whetted knife means sharpened knife. 10) What kind of day does the poet prefer for siling? Ans:- The poet prefers va...
The Anglo -Norman Period
Literature of Anglo-Norman Period:
1.Lanfranc(1005-1089): Was Archbishop of Canterbury in the 11th century.
Notable work:Polemics.
2.Anselm(1033-1109): Was an influential theology and philosopher.
Notable works:Monologion ,Proslogion
Anglo-Norman Latin Chroniclers and Historians:
1.Simeon of Durham(1090-1120): Was an English Chroniclers and historian.
Notable work: Historia Ecclesiae Dunelmensis .
2.Florence of Worcester(1118):An English Chronicler and monk of Worcester.
Notable work: Chronicle of Chronicles .
3.William of Malmesbury(1095-1143):A monk, librarian of the monastery.
Notable work:Historia Novella
4.Geoffrey of Monmouth (1100-1155):A bishop of St Asaph in 1152.
Notable work: Historia Regum Britaniae(the history of the kings of Britain).
5.William of Newburgh (1136-1198): English Chronicler.
Notable work: Historia Regum Anglicarum .
Anglo-Norman Brut :
1.Wace (1155):Was a -Norman poet.
Notable work:Roman de Brut .
2.Layamon(1200):was an English poet and a priest.
Notable work:Layman's Brut.
Religious and Didactic Writing in the Anglo-Norman Period:
1.Le Jeu d'Adam(the play of Adam):Is the earliest Anglo-Norman play in French. The play is a dramatic representative of Biblical stories,including the temptation and fall of Adam and Eve, the story of Cain and Abel and the prophets Isaiah and Daniel.
2.Orrmulum:Was a popular outlay of the Holy book, written by an English monk named Orm. composed in the form of a person, it stands in the homiletic tradition of the period.
3.Love Rune: was written by Thomas of Hales is one of the earliest successful religious poems of the period.The work was probably composed for a girl,who devoted himself to God.In this poem ,a Maid of Christ chooses her lover the heavenly bridegroom.The work elevates love of Christ above earthly love.
Anglo-Norman Poetry :
1. The Owl and the Nightingale:Is a popular medieval English poem written probably in the 13th century. Its takes the form of a spirited dispute between two birds on the subject of relative beauty and merit of their songs.
2. Cursor Mundi(Runner of the world): is an anonymous Middle English poem written in the North of England around 13-14th century.This poem relates the history of the world as recorded in the Old and New Testaments .
Anglo-Norman Drama:
1.Le Jeu d'Adam: This demi liturgical play in written ai old French,like the English Mystery Plays,it is a dramatic representative of stories from the Bible.
2. Seinte Resurrection(Resurrection of the Saviour):It is a 12th century incomplete play written in the Anglo-Norman dialect. The play deals with the burial and Resurrection of Christ.
3. Le Jeu de Saint Nicholas(The play of St Nicholas): It is a miracle play by Jean Bodle.The play concerns a pagan Saracen King,who hears that Christians had invaded his land.
Major Anglo-Norman Romances:
1. Otuel: Was composed around 1330 in East Midlands. The main theme of this romance is the battle fought between Christian and Saracens.
2. Sir Degare: Is a 14th century verse romance. The story concerns Degare ,who becomes a proficient knight after being abandoned at birth. Degare goes in search of his parents and unwittingly marries his own mother.Degare fights with his father until he reveals the truth about himself.At the end, Degare's parents marry and he marries the daughter of windowed king of Litel Bretaygn.
3. King Horn : Is a English romance written around 1250.It is considered to be the easiest extant'Matter of England' romance. The romance narrates the story of king's son,Horn ,whose father was murdered by Saracen pirates.
4. Floris and Blancheflour:Is a verse romance composed around 1250.It was probably adapted from a 12th century French original. This romance tells the story of a Christian lady,who has been captured by the Saracens.
5.Sir Isumbras:Is a popular Middle English romance. The story concerns Isumbras,a courteous knight. Isumbras lives happily with his beautiful wife and three sons ,but forgets that his happiness is due to the mercy of God.
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