Back to: LITERATURE IN ENGLISH SS1
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In today’s class, we will be talking about the sources of literature. Enjoy the class!
Sources of Literature
Literature comes from various sources, including:
1. Oral Tradition: Stories, poems, and songs passed down through generations by word of mouth.
2. Folklore: Traditional stories, legends, and myths that reflect the culture and beliefs of a society.
3. Classical Literature: Ancient Greek and Roman works, such as plays and poems.
4. Modern Literature: Contemporary works, including novels, poems, and plays.
5. African Oral Tradition: Stories, poems, and songs from African cultures.
Examples
Let’s consider two examples:
1. Anansi the Spider (African Oral Tradition): A folk tale from West African culture, passed down through oral tradition, teaching moral lessons.
2. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (Classical Literature): A tragic play from classical literature, exploring themes of love, fate, and conflict.
Evaluation
Discuss the importance of preserving cultural heritage through literature.
Reading Assignment
Write a short story or poem inspired by a classical work
Weekend Assignments
Research and present on a literary work from an oral tradition.
We hope you enjoyed today’s class. In our next class, we will be talking about The Purpose of Literature.
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