In this podcast we discuss the gender neutral history of English literature. Notes available here: https://www.classwithmason.com/2023/05/a-gender-neutral-history-of-english.html
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Welcome to Class with Mason podcasts. I'm Anna, and I'm here with Mason to discuss a gender-neutral history of English literature as study guide available on classwithmason.com.
Today we'll be covering major periods of English literature and highlighting contributions from both men and women writers throughout history.
It's going to be an exciting journey through time, Mason. And for our listeners, we should mention that these notes are available on our website class, withmason.com, for further study.
Absolutely, Anna. Let's dive into our literary adventure, shall we?
Let's begin our journey through English literature with the Classical Age, spanning from 1200 BCE to 455 CE. This vast period encompasses several important eras that laid the foundation for Western literature.
That's right, Anna. We'll be covering the Homeric, Greek, Roman, and Patristic periods. Each of these contributed significantly to the literary traditions we see in later English works.
Indeed, Mason. Let's start with the Homeric period. The key figure here is, of course, Homer, credited with composing the epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey.
Absolutely. These works introduce themes of heroism and adventure that would resonate throughout literary history. Moving on to the Greek period, we see the emergence of lyric poetry with figures like Sappho.
Sappho's poetry is particularly noteworthy for its exploration of love and emotion, themes that would become central to literature for centuries to come.
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