Old English Literature: An Introduction

[@Multi0703]

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My pleasure. All the best in your studies.

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[@eugeniabasso9560]

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Thank you for this excellent lecture!

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[@yatharthrajput29]

hi! ive been sorta taking literature on my since quite some time however i struggle to find 1 syllabus that helps formulate the whole study. is there any way i could find one? if not, what alternatives do you suggest to formulating a study-path for myself. response would be appreciated!

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Hello. A lot depends on what you want to focus on and how in depth you want to go. I have a video on the top 10 greatest books, in my opinion: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWSuY5uAhLZ3pKM I also have a list of the 101 greatest books: sites.google.com/site/untergehenproject/books/101-greatest-books Finally, I have a list of the 1001 greatest books: sites.google.com/site/untergehenproject/books/1001-great-books I hope that helps. All the best in your studies.

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[@Rameau1764]

A very fine lecture, particularly for excluding Beowulf in favor of the lesser known essential works. Just two criticisms. While superb in content and organization, I find Prof Wilson's halting speech in a long lecture distracting. As well, the reading of the "modern" Lord's Prayer spoke contemporary American rather than the "Early Modern" Jacobean English of the 1611 text, a distinction Professor Wilson made earlier.. Last I checked the American Revised version was the most accurate modern translation of the Septuagint to date. Nonetheless, we are fortunate indeed to have such a presentation instead of the customary 10 minute race-throughs.

[@theliteraturechannel9755]

Thanks for the comments. Good point on the modern English spoken in the video rather than "early modern" of 1611. In terms of Biblical translation, agree that the Revised Standard version is our most accurate (along with NIV and others); however, in the study of English literature, the King James version is also often referred to due to its immense influence on the literary tradition. Thanks again.

[@iamanonymous7282]

Much appreciated. I'm currently pursuing my undergrad in English linguistics so if I follow this channel would that give me the complete information about the history of Literature? I wanted to shift to literature. P.S : I have completed 2 basic literature courses and wasn't aware of these historical backgrounds. So thanks for the video. :)

[@theliteraturechannel9755]

I wish you all the best in your English studies. This channel covers the History of English Literature. See especially the course on "British Literature: Beginnings to 1700 (ENG 2105)"

[@imanal-qadsi7105]

Thanks a lot I dont know how can I thank u

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I'm glad you found it useful.

[@PsiSophie-2388]

I have to say that the english literature is very different from the German. But it is absolutely interesting.

[@theliteraturechannel9755]

I'm glad you find it interesting. I don't know German literature as well as I should. Any books you'd recommend as "must reads"? Thanks

[@PsiSophie-2388]

@@theliteraturechannel9755 Do you mean books about German literature? So, I can recommend Faust from J. W. Von Goethe. He is my favorite. He is the reason why I have started to read literature and have begun to write poems. And I can also recommend der Besuch der alten Dame from Friedrich Dürrenmatt. These are very good in my opinion.

[@theliteraturechannel9755]

@@PsiSophie-2388 Excellent! I've read Faust in translation and it is one of my favorite books as well. I will explore the Durrenmatt also. Thank you again.

[@PsiSophie-2388]

@@theliteraturechannel9755 your welcome. Can you maybe recommend me some good books witch is worth to read.

[@theliteraturechannel9755]

@@PsiSophie-2388 Sure thing. Milton's Paradise Lost is my favorite book overall, I would say. I also love Virgil's Aeneid and Homer's Iliad and Odyssey -- so the great epics of the Western tradition if you haven't read them are worth it. In terms of other, English literature: Shakespeare, of course. His Roman plays and English histories are interesting for their political interpretations. In terms of English novels, I recently read George Eliot's Middlemarch and thought it was excellent. In philosophy, Plato's Republic bears reading and re-reading. Hope that helps.

[@pragyachauhan]

Should the start of Roman Britain period be 50 BCE? It seems like it is 50 CE in the slide right now. And great lecture Professor!

[@theliteraturechannel9755]

Hi Pragya. Thanks for the kind words on the lecture and for the great question. As you point out, there was some Roman contact with Britain as far back as Julius Caesar's expeditions to the island in 55-54 BCE. However, for the period of "Roman Britain", I'm referring to the period of actual Roman occupation of Britain, precisely 43 - 410 CE. Hope that helps.

[@pragyachauhan]

@@theliteraturechannel9755 That makes sense. Thank you!

[@imanal-qadsi7105]

Do u have PDF for what u said

[@theliteraturechannel9755]

I've added a link to the Lecture Slides in the description. Good suggestion, thanks.

[@Multi0703]

You can also just click on the script button at the bottom of the video and it will give you an automatic script from the lecture.

[@ghaidaaassaf5535]

Hi Could you help me in English literatur material

[@theliteraturechannel9755]

Hello, I'd be happy to help where I can. I have a web site where you can find my notes on various authors as well as lecture notes from courses I've taught: sites.google.com/site/untergehenproject/ .... Let me know more specifically what you are studying and need help with.

[@ghaidaaassaf5535]

@@theliteraturechannel9755 Hi i'm studying Applied English in this calss I have introduce to the literatur material and i feel so bad I cant sudy and understand it, tomorrow i have an exam I want a help 😭

[@theliteraturechannel9755]

@@ghaidaaassaf5535 I would still need more information to be able to steer you in the right direction. Are you studying a particular work of English Literature, or is it a course on the Language?

[@ghaidaaassaf5535]

@@theliteraturechannel9755 It’s a course I have a pdf about my material How i can send it to you

[@theliteraturechannel9755]

@@ghaidaaassaf5535 we can discuss via my email: nietheidATgmailDOTcom

[@naturebirdslovers1775]

Nice approach but a little bit away from the literary people's attention ,l think it would get it soon.

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