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The Middle age or Medieval period lasted from the 5th to the 15th century. The medieval period is subdivided itself into Early, High and late Middle ages. In these periods miracle plays and mystery plays are developed. It focused on Bible song and Bible stories. They developed from 10th to 16th century rise of the professional theatre. During 15th and 16th centuries the plays were more famous in Europe. English renaissance was the period of 14th to 17th century. It acts as the bridge between the middle age and modern history. Sonnet was introduced from Italy to England during this period. Until half of 16th century Renaissance style and idea were slow after second half of 16th century Elizabeth era is usually regard as the elevation of English …show more content…

The poets were not a formal group, but they are influence by Ben Jonson. The last great poet of the English Renaissance was John Milton. He published his number of works and major works during Restoration period, including “Paradise Lost”. Restoration Age was 1660-1700 century. During this century Restoration literature and Restoration comedy was the main article of this century. The first newspaper was the pioneering of literary criticism from Dryden. The official break in literary culture caused and created a gap in literary tradition. Poetry, prose, drama were lifted during this century. Restoration period prose was dominated by Christian religions writing. In eighteenth century Augustan literature and 18th century literature were the main articles. Literature reflected the worldview of the Age of Enlightment during this 18th century. Poetry, drama, prose including novel are developed. The period of 18th century was overshawed by the growth of the English …show more content…

Robert Burns was a pioneer of the Romantic Movement. His death was became a cultural icon in Scotland. William Blake was another Romantic poets, he was the poet, painter and printmaker. He is considered as a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the early Romantic age. Lord Byron, Shelley and John Keats are the famous poets during the second generation of the Romantic period. The Romantic Movement reached America in early 19th century. Victorian literature is the main article during 18th – 19th century. English novel and novel are famous during this period. As authors and readers women’s played a important part in rising this rising popularity Charles Dickens became most famous novelist in the history of English literature. His famous novel was Oliver Twist. So many novels are formed or created during this period. American novel moves from Romanticism to realism during middle of 19th century. Genre fiction, children’s literature, Victorian poetry drama were developed during this

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