PRELIM EXAMS

CHILDREN'S LITERATURE TIMELINE

• Anglo-Saxon's Period
• ranges from the Ancient times to the Norman Conquest (1066)
• This is known for its heroic poems and prose. (e.g. Beowulf)
• Aesop's fables are under this period in children's literature.
• Four manuscripts were preserved in this period, such as Junius, Exeter, Nowell Codex
• Some other books are King Arthur and the Round table and The Sea Farer.

CHILDREN'S LITERATURE TIMELINE

• Medieval Period ( also called the Middle Ages)
• Ranges from the mid-5th century to the 15th century
• Books were focused on religiosity and spirituality.
• Minimal plays are allowed to be participated by children.
• An example of book during this period is The Holkhalm's Bible - an illustrated story about the childhood of Christ.

CHILDREN'S LITERATURE TIMELINE

• Didactic Period
• from the 17th to the 18th century
• Most books were written for the sake of religion and spirituality, rather than entertainment.
• Famous for the works of the Grimms' brothers, Hans Christian Andersen, and John Newbery.
• Fairytales had been published and widely known to people.
• E.g. The Emperor's New Clothes, Thumbelina, Sleeping Beauty and other fairy tales.

CHILDREN'S LITERATURE TIMELINE

• Realism
• This period in children's literature has the theme of stories which is not fiction.
• Stories about life and different struggles, adventures and lessons are also part of realism.
• Example of stories that has realism is The Little Women by Louisa May Alcott