The medieval translations of Simon Armitage
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In London
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St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Benedictine Study and Arts Centre
Course London / Classroom-based£ 100 + VAT -
Institute of Historical Research
Master London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Centre for Manuscript & Print Studies - Inst English Studies
Master London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
King’s College London
Master London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Goldsmiths, University of London
Course London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (2007) and The Death of King Arthur (2011) are Modern English retellings of significant medieval poems, by one of Britain’s foremost contemporary poets. This course compares Armitage’s retellings with the original poems, to consider how he chooses to interpret and represent his source material.
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Describe the way in which Armitage represents the language, form and style of the medieval poems he has translated.Evaluate the differences between original and translated poem.Pinpoint key passages in the poems and comment on how they differ from or are similar to the original poems.Describe the concerns and issues that the poet may have had in the process of translation and interpretation.
You can bring pen and paper but course notes will be provided. All texts we will look at will also be provided in handouts.
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- Poems
Course programme
Consider and evaluate the two extended medieval poems written by Simon Armitage.
Compare these modern poems with the original medieval poems
Issues and challenges of reinterpreting and translating medieval texts.
His use of language, style and form in comparison with the original poems.
The modern perspective on medieval writing.
By presentation and demonstration. Also group discussion.
Additional information
Look for courses in Literature under Humanities in the prospectus or under History, Culture and Writing on our website at information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00.
See the course guide for term dates and further details
The medieval translations of Simon Armitage
-
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Benedictine Study and Arts Centre
Course London / Classroom-based£ 100 + VAT -
Institute of Historical Research
Master London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Centre for Manuscript & Print Studies - Inst English Studies
Master London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
King’s College London
Master London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Goldsmiths, University of London
Course London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request