Journey Through English Literature

The major periods in English literature include the Old English period, the Middle English period, the Renaissance period, the Restoration period, the Romantic period, the Victorian period, and the Modernist period.

Some famous English authors include William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Virginia Woolf, and J.R.R. Tolkien.

Some notable works of English literature include Beowulf, Romeo and Juliet, Pride and Prejudice, Great Expectations, To the Lighthouse, and The Lord of the Rings.

<p>Old English literature refers to the literature written in the Old English language, which was spoken in England from the 5th century to the 11th century.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some characteristics of Old English literature include the use of alliteration, kennings, and a strong emphasis on heroic and religious themes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some famous works of Old English literature include Beowulf, The Dream of the Rood, and Caedmon's Hymn.</p> Signup and view all the answers