Literary Periods of British Literature

Literature from 450-1066, marked by oral traditions and early written works.

Literature from 1066-1500, evolving into recognizable modern English, beginning after the Norman Conquest.

1510-1660; a revival of classical literature and arts in England.

1558-1603; marked by the flourishing of English drama and the works of Shakespeare.

1603-1625; period of literature during King James I's reign.

1660-1785; characterized by a return to classical ideals of order and reason.

1832-1901; literature marked by industrialization, morality, and social issues.

1914-1945; characterized by experimental literature responding to the world wars.

A literary era featuring emotional expression and individualism, prominent in the late 18th to mid-19th century.

A genre characterized by dark settings, fantastic elements, and melodramatic plots.

A notable author in the Gothic genre known for her novels like 'The Mysteries of Udolpho'.

An artistic group founded in 1848 aiming to return to more truthful and simpler art forms before Raphael.

A movement emphasizing art for art's sake, opposing utilitarian views of art.

A prominent Victorian author known for addressing social issues in works like 'A Christmas Carol' and 'Oliver Twist'.

A time of major industrial change affecting social and economic conditions in the Victorian era.

A collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer, often considered a masterpiece of medieval literature.

An anonymous medieval poem featuring the chivalric adventures of Sir Gawain, a knight of King Arthur's Round Table.

A cultural and artistic movement in England, starting with the Tudor dynasty in 1485, enhancing literature and arts.

A period of English history during Queen Elizabeth I's reign (1558-1603), marked by a flowering of literature and arts.

The period of English literature under King Charles I (1625-1649), characterized by refined poetry and drama.

Also known as the Puritan Interregnum, this period saw literature produced during Oliver Cromwell's rule (1649-1660).

A time of monarchy restoration, marked by reason and tolerance, producing notable prose and poetry.

A period characterized by refinement, clarity, elegance, and balance in literature, inspired by Roman authors.

Key figures include John Milton, John Dryden, and John Locke, known for their prose and poetry.

A literary period emphasizing instinct and feeling over reason, sparked interest in medieval themes.

A dominant author of the Age of Sensibility, known for his literary contributions and circle.

Significant works like Defoe's novels and Richardson's 'Pamela' emerged during the Augustan Age.

A phase in American Literature from 1607 to 1776 focused on religious, practical, or historical themes.

The period of American Literature from 1765 to 1790 noted for significant historical documents like The Declaration of Independence.

American Literature period from 1775 to 1828 that established an authentic American literary identity.

Key figures in the Colonial Period include John Winthrop, Cotton Mather, Benjamin Franklin, and Anne Bradstreet.

A term for a group of American writers in the 1920s and 1930s, disillusioned by World War I.

A group of American authors in the 1950s who embraced non-conformity and experimentation in literature.

Contributors to American Literature, bringing diverse perspectives and narratives.

Key writers include Emerson, Thoreau, Poe, Melville, and others.

A genre focused on representing life as it is, highlighting ordinary events.

Notable authors include Mark Twain, Henry James, Bret Harte, and Kate Chopin.

A literary period emphasizing heredity and environment's impact on characters (1900-1914).

Stephen Crane, Jack London, and Theodore Dreiser are key figures.

A period (1914-1939) marked by experimentation in various genres.

Included Robert Frost, William Carlos Williams, and Edna St. Vincent Millay.