The culture of the Anglo-Saxons is much in evidence in Old English literature, especially in the concept of the Germanic heroic ideal

The Tragedy of Dido, Queen of Carthage

The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus

Marlow’s The Massacre at Paris

Marlow’s The Passionate Shepherd to His Love

The Biography of Sir Walter Ralegh (1552–1618)

Elizabeth’s I play “Written on a Wall at Woodstock”

Elizabeth’s I poem “The Doubt of Future Foes”

Elizabeth’s I play “Speech to the Troops at Tilbury”

The biography of William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

Describe the play “HenryIV”

William Shakespeare and the Wars of the Roses: Edward III

William Shakespeare and the Wars of the Roses: Richard II

the William Shakespeare’s play “Henry VI”

W.Shakespeare’s play “Edvard IV and Edvard V”

Describe the Structure and Theme

Desribe the Character in the Literature

Theme of Deception – Theme of Language

Theme of Loyalty and Honor

Twelfth Night – The Significance of the Play’s Title

Twelfth Night – The Plot

Twelfth Night – The Setting

Political and Religious Controversy in England

The Puritan Revolution (The English Civil War)

The Early Seventeenth Century in England – Language

Literature in England – The Cavalier Poets

Oliver Cromwell . Marvell was, for a time, a supporter of King Charles I, but he then changed his allegiance to Oliver Cromwell and the commonwealth government. During the Interregnum, Marvell was elected as a Member of Parliament representing his hometown of Hull

the 17^th century Drama

Characteristics of Metaphysical Poetry Andrew Marvell is considered one of the metaphysical poets. Like John Donne, he wrote poems that relied on metaphysical conceits, the witty, elaborate comparisons that characterize metaphysical poetry. Also like Donne, many of his poems debate spiritual issues and the transitory nature of life. Even the poem that is probably Marvell’s best known, “To His Coy Mistress,” soon turns from seduction to metaphysical speculation