English_Literature
English Literature Overview
Definition of Literature
Literature: Valued pieces of writing seen as art forms (novels, plays, poems).
Defined as the body of written works relevant to a culture or period (Oxford, Hancock).
Timeline of Literary Movements
Neoclassicism (1660-1798): Focused on classical idealism and skepticism.
Romanticism (1798-1832): Emphasized emotion and imagination; notable for its rise in the novel genre.
Victorian (1832-1901): characterized by attention to social issues; key authors include Charles Dickens and Charlotte Brontë.
Realism (1865-1910): Portrayed everyday life and society without romantic ideals.
Edwardian (1901-1910): Marked by a growing interest in diverse topics and modern themes.
Modernism (1910-1945): A break from tradition, embraced new forms and ideas, between two world wars.
Postmodernism (1965-Present): Recognizes a multitude of perspectives and cultural contexts.
Periods of British Literature
Old English (600-1200): Notable work includes
English_Literature
English Literature Overview
Definition of Literature
Literature: Valued pieces of writing seen as art forms (novels, plays, poems).
Defined as the body of written works relevant to a culture or period (Oxford, Hancock).
Timeline of Literary Movements
Neoclassicism (1660-1798): Focused on classical idealism and skepticism.
Romanticism (1798-1832): Emphasized emotion and imagination; notable for its rise in the novel genre.
Victorian (1832-1901): characterized by attention to social issues; key authors include Charles Dickens and Charlotte Brontë.
Realism (1865-1910): Portrayed everyday life and society without romantic ideals.
Edwardian (1901-1910): Marked by a growing interest in diverse topics and modern themes.
Modernism (1910-1945): A break from tradition, embraced new forms and ideas, between two world wars.
Postmodernism (1965-Present): Recognizes a multitude of perspectives and cultural contexts.
Periods of British Literature
Old English (600-1200): Notable work includes
