COMPUTER PROJECT
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Name: Aaradhya Sen
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Class : V
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Section : B (D.S)
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Roll: 1
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Topic: History and Eras of English Literature
AARADHYA SEN
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the exciting world of English literature! In this
project, we will embark on a journey through time to explore the
fascinating history of English literature. From ancient tales of
bravery and adventure to the magical worlds of fairy tales, and
the unforgettable characters of classic novels, English literature
has enchanted readers for centuries. We will delve into the rich
tapestry of storytelling, starting from the earliest times when stories
were shared around campfires, and progressing through different
periods like the medieval times with knights and castles, the
Renaissance era with Shakespeare's poetic genius, and the
adventurous tales of the Romantic period. Throughout our
exploration, we will meet legendary authors who have left an
indelible mark on literature, and we will discover how their words
have shaped the way we express ourselves today. So, get ready to
unlock the door to imagination and embark on a thrilling
adventure through the history of English literature! Let's dive
in and discover the magic of words together!
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Major Periods of English Literature
The major 4 periods of English Literature are as follows:
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The Anglo- Saxon Period (450-1066)
The Anglo-Norman Period (1066-1500)
The Renaissance Period (1500-1660)
The Neoclassical Period (1660-1798)
The Romantic Period (1798-1837)
The Victorian Period (1837-1901)
The Modern Period (1901-1945)
The Contemporary Period (1945-Today)
This photo is by Aaradhya Sen
ERAS
PERIODS FAMOUS
WRITERS
450-1066
1. OLD
ENGLIH
PERIOD
2. The
Neoclassical
Period
3. THE
ROMANTIC
PERIOD
16601798
17981837
1901-1945
4. The Modern
Period
 AELFRIC
BATA
 AELFRIC OF
EYNSHAM
 AELNOTH OF
CANTERBURY
 ALENXANDER
POPE
 JOHN
DRYDEN
 JONATHAN
SWIFT
 GEORGE
GORDON
 6TH LORD
BYRON
 PERCY
BYSSHE
 W.B Yeats
 Seamus Heaney
 Dylan Thomas
 Wilfred Owen0
LIETERARY
WORKS
EPIC POETRY,
HAGIOGRAPHY,
BIBLE
TRANSLATIONS,
LEGAL WORKS,
CHRONICLES
BANKERS
HOMER, THE
WORKS OF
VIRGIL
CHRISTABLE,
Ode to
Nightingale
RALPH ELISEN,
INVISIBLE MAN
HEART OF
DARKNESS
NOVELLA
This Photo by AARADHYA SEN