periods of english literature

periods of english literature prepared by: [ismingiz] date: [sana] introduction english literature has evolved over many centuries. it is traditionally divided into several historical periods. each period reflects unique styles, themes, and major writers. old english period (450–1066) also known as the anglo-saxon period. oral tradition; epic poetry. famous work: beowulf language: old english middle english period (1066–1500) influenced by the norman conquest. more religious and courtly literature. famous writer: geoffrey chaucer (the canterbury tales) the renaissance (1500–1660) rebirth of classical ideas; humanism. sub-periods: elizabethan, jacobean, caroline famous writers: william shakespeare, christopher marlowe, john donne the neoclassical period (1660–1798) focused on reason, order,...

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