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English Literature Through

History

English literature has a rich and varied history spanning over a millennium. It began with the Anglo-Saxon period, where works such as Beowulf were written in Old English. This was followed by the Middle English period, which saw the emergence of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. The Renaissance period brought about a revival of classical learning and the works of Shakespeare, Marlowe, and Jonson. The 18th and 19th centuries saw the rise of the novel, with works by Jane Austen and Charles Dickens, as well as the Romantic poets such as Wordsworth and Keats. The 20th century saw the emergence of modernism and post-modernism, with writers such as Virginia Woolf and Samuel Beckett.

By Ekamnoor Singh

(c. 450-1066)

1. Old English Literature

Literature written in Old English, also known as Anglo-Saxon, such as Beowulf and The

Wanderer.

c. 450-1066

1066-1485

2. Middle English Literature

Literature written in Middle English, including the works of Chaucer, such as The

Canterbury Tales.

1066

-1485

1485-1660

3. Renaissance Literature

Literature written during the English Renaissance, including the works of Shakespeare,

Christopher Marlowe, and Edmund Spenser.

1485

-1660

1660-1700

4. 17th Century Literature

Literature written during the Restoration period, including the works of John Milton and

John Dryden.

1660

-1700

1700-1785

5. 18th Century Literature

Literature written during the Age of Enlightenment, including the works of Samuel Johnson, Alexander Pope, and Jonathan Swift.

1700

-1785

1785-1830

6. Romantic Literature

Literature characterized by emotion, imagination, and individualism, including the works

of William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Jane Austen.

1785

-1830

1837-1901

7. Victorian Literature

Literature written during the reign of Queen Victoria, including the works of Charles

Dickens, Charlotte Bronte, and Oscar Wilde.

1837

-1901

1901-1945

8. Modernist Literature

Literature characterized by a rejection of traditional values and a focus on fragmented and experimental forms, including the works of James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and T.S. Eliot.

1901

-1945

1945-Present

9. Postmodern Literature

Literature characterized by a self-consciousness about language and a rejection of

metanarratives, including the works of Salman Rushdie, Margaret Atwood, and David

Foster Wallace.

1945-Present

Conclusion

English literature has undergone a remarkable evolution over the past millennium, reflecting changes in society, politics, and culture. From the epic poems of the Anglo-Saxon period to the modernist and post-modernist works of the 20th century, English literature has been shaped by a rich and diverse range of voices and styles, making it one of the most influential and enduring literatures in the world.

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