第十一周 布莱克.ppt

Pre-Romanticism ●2nd half of 18th century: a new literary movement arising in Europe, the Romantic Revival / Pre-Romanticism in England . ●Features : 1. strong protest against the bondage of classicism;2. claiming passion and emotions; 3. renewed interest in medieval literature. ●Representatives: William Blake; Robert Burns William Blake 1757--1827 Life introduction on William Blake son of a London hosier袜商; never went to school; at 14, apprenticed to an engraver; 雕刻师，雕工 then, making a living as an engraver; in 1782, married Catherine Boucher, illiterate in 1793, began to write poems; at late age, gave up poetry, turned to painting and engraving; in 1809, put on a one-man exhibition in 1827, died in obscurity and poverty Main works Songs of Innocence- simplest language for children; happy condition of a child before knowing pains of existence. Happy songs about sun, hills, streams, insects and flower in the innocence of child( harmony, light, peace, love); everything seems to be in harmony. e.g. The Lamb. Songs of Experience---- shows a progression the poet’s outlook on life. Experience brings a fuller sense of the power of evil, the great misery and pain of human life. “ the lapsed soul weeping in the evening dew”.) It is full of sadness. e.g. London Differences Lamb Infant boy The blossom The divine image Harmony, joy Tiger Infant sorrow The sick-rose The human abstract Misery, sadness Features of writing A. He breaks the bandage of classicism emphasize more on natural sentiment and individual originality. B. simple language, strong rhythm ,full of imagery and symbolism. C. Strong passion toward the revolution and sympathy toward the common people. London ——William Blake伦敦 ——威廉·布莱克 I wandered through each chartered street, Near where the chartered Thames does flow, A mark in every face I meet, Marks of weakness, marks of woe. 我走过每条独占的街道， 徘徊在独占的泰晤士河边， 我看见每个过往的行人 有一张衰弱、痛苦的脸。 In every cry of every man, In every infants cry of fear