英美文学名词解释Epic : A long narrative poem telling about the deeds of a great hero and reflecting the values of the society from which it originated.The style of epic is grand宏伟的 and elevated 高尚的 . John Milton wrote three great epics: Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained and Samson Agonistes. Sonnet( 十四行诗A sonnet is a lyric consisting of 14 lines, usually in iambic pentameter restricted to a definition rhyme schemeRenaissance the activity, spirit, or time of the great revival复活 of art, literature, and learning in Europe beginning in the 14th century and extending to the 17th century, marking the transition过 渡from the medieval to the modern world.the essence of the Renaissance is HumanismThe Renaissance Period A period of drama and poetry. The Elizabethan drama is the real mainstream of the English Renaissance. Humanism人文主义Humanism is the essence of the Renaissance. 2> it emphasizes thedignityof human beingsand the importance of the present life. Humanists voiced their beliefs that man was the center of the universeand man did not only have the right to enjoy thebeauty of the present life, but had the ability to perfect himselfandto perform wonders . lake poets 湖畔诗人refer to The three romantic poets Wordsworth, Coleridge and Southey who lived in the Lake District in the England and wrote poems about nature . English Romanticism ( 浪漫主义 ):1)a movement in literature, philosophy, music and art from late 18th century to early 19th century in Europe. 2)emphasized individual values ( 个人价值） and aspirations（志向，抱负） above those of society. 4)the characteristics of Romanticism （ 浪 漫 主 义 文 学 特色 ） :Passion / emotion ,Individualism 5)Representative writers(代表作家） :Blake, ...
