English Periods
Nineteenth Century Prose
September 20, 2026
With the arrival of romanticism, the nineteenth century prose reached a new stage and became for the first time a literary norm of its own. The essay of this time became highly personal and often...
Twentieth Century Poetry
September 20, 2026
The most striking thing in twentieth-century English literature is the revolution in poetic taste and practice. Various movements and changes had a greater influence upon modern poetry. Though poets are often influenced by each other...
Twentieth Century Drama
September 20, 2026
Although the twentieth-century drama is the product of the individual writer’s ideas and experience, we often find some general features in common. They share some beliefs and concerns for their work. They try to show...
Twentieth Century Novels and Prose
September 20, 2026
The novels of the nineteenth century were written at a time when there was confidence and stability in British society. But the twentieth-century novels are influenced by the changes in beliefs and political ideas after...
Nineteenth Century Novelist
September 20, 2026
The nineteenth-century novelists are also known as Victorian novelists and it was considered as the greatest age of English novel. During this period, many famous novelists wrote a number of great novels. Generally the subject...
Victorian Poets
September 20, 2026
Victorian poets are also known as later nineteenth-century poets. Most of the writing of this period reflects current social, economic, and intellectual problems. The poetry of this period shows the crisis of religion and philosophy...
Romantic Poets
September 20, 2026
Romantic poets are also called the early nineteenth- century poets. These poets revolted against the poetic tradition of the eighteenth century. They turned to the nature. They disliked the set rules and orders of the...
Eighteenth Century Prose
September 20, 2026
Eighteenth century period is supposed to be very fertile period in the development of prose work. The writer slowly turned into reasonable things. The prose was thought to be a good medium in order to...
Neoclassical Poets
September 20, 2026
English poets from 1660 to 1798 are generally known as neo-classical poets. They are called so because they had a great respect for classical writers and imitated much from them. Order, correctness and established rules...
Restoration Drama and Prose
September 20, 2026
The Restoration of King Charles II to the English throne in 1660 brought a new change in English literature. Previously closed theatres were opened again. New groups of writers began to write plays. During the...
