The development of poetry
The main features of Annglon-saxon poetry
The medieval lyric
The metrical romnaces
Anglo saxon literature
was anonymus and oral
were stresss and alliteration. Each line was divided into two halves by a break or break. The alliteration, represents the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in consecutive or closely connected words, was used to connect the two halves of the line.
Middle English Lyric is a genre of English literature, popular in the 14th century, is characterized by its brevity and emotional expression. Conventionally, the text expresses "a moment", usually pronounced or performed in the first person. Although some texts have narratives, the plots are usually simple to emphasize an occasional and common experience. Although the texts appear individual and personal, they are not "original"; instead, the lyrics express a common mood.
was a new genre that emerged in the Middle Ages
it was made up of poems and it included all English works prior to the Norman Conquest (1066).
Anglo-Saxon poetry had two characteristics which make it very different from the poetry of the following ages: it was written in a Germanic language called Old English, and it was mainly oral, in the sense that poems could be sung for centuries before they were actually written down. The singer of tales or scop was an important member of a noble household. On any feast or celebration he would accompany himself on the harp, singing a repertoire of partly improvised verses.
Most of the ancient English poetry, however, is specifically Christian and is devoted to religious subjects. This religious poetry was mainly in the heroic mode.
Thematically: heroic themes of honor, battle value, fame among descendants. Metaphysical and Christian questions, as well as the more concrete questions commonly associated with Anglo-Saxon culture.
Genres: pendants, puzzles, spells, songs, songs, poems,
They were tales in verse about chivalry, love and supernatural creatures, like fairies, giants, dragons and wizards.
During the Middle Ages the lyric became a populoar form.
The lyrics express intense personal emotions and could be sung with the accompaniment of a musical instrument.