Periodization of English Literature

1.

"Periodization of English
Literature"
Explore the fascinating journey of English literature through different
periods, as we delve into the rich history, themes, authors, and social
influences that shaped it.
by Аделия Толеуханова

2.

Introduction to Periodization
Discover how periodization categorizes E nglish literature into distinct time
periods, allowing for a deeper understanding of the evolution and
development of literary works.

3.

Key P eriods in E nglish Literature
The Renaissance
Period
The Romantic Period
The Victorian Period
Immerse yourself in the
Witness the societal,
Experience the rebirth of
picturesque landscapes
economic, and
literature, art, and culture
and powerful emotions
technological changes
through the works of
conveyed by poets like
reflected in the writings of
Shakespeare, Milton, and
Wordsworth, Coleridge,
Dickens, Brontë, and
other influential writers.
and Keats.
Wilde.

4.

Characteristics and Themes
of Each Period
1
Realism and Reason
2
E xplore the accurate
Imagination and
Nature
portrayal of society and
Discover the celebration of
rational thought prevalent
imagination, nature, and
during the E nlightenment
the supernatural in the
period.
works of the R omantic
poets.
3
Social Criticism and Reform
Uncover the social issues addressed and calls for reform within
the literature of the Victorian era.

5.

Major Authors and Works of E ach
Period
William S hakespeare
Jane Austen
E xplore the timeless works of the Bard,
Dive into the intricate social
including "Hamlet," "R omeo and J uliet,"
commentary of Austen's novels, such
and "Macbeth."
as "Pride and Prejudice" and "E mma."
Virginia Woolf
S eamus Heaney
E xperience Woolf's experimental
Appreciate the lyrical and evocative
writing style and feminist themes in
poetry of Heaney, exploring Irish
works like "Mrs. Dalloway" and "To the
identity and rural life in "Death of a
Lighthouse."
Naturalist" and "Digging."

6.

Impact of Social and Historical
Events on Literature
1
Tudor Period
Discover how the turbulent political climate of Tudor England influenced the
works of writers like Thomas More and Christopher Marlowe.
2
World Wars
Explore the profound impact of the World Wars on literature as seen through
the poignant writings of Wilfred Owen, T.S. Eliot, and others.
3
Postcolonial Era
Witness the emergence of postcolonial literature, reflecting the struggles and
identities of nations after the end of colonial rule.

7.

E volution and Transitions Between
Periods
1
Transition to
Neoclassical
2
Romantic
Revival
3
Modernist
E xperimentation
Learn how the shift
Witness the revival
E xplore the bold and
from the
of romantic ideals
experimental
R enaissance to the
and rebellion against
literature that
Neoclassical period
industrialization
emerged as a
marked a change in
during the
response to the
artistic styles,
transitional phase
changing social and
philosophy, and
between the
cultural landscape of
literature.
E nlightenment and
the early 20th
the R omantic period.
century.

8.

Conclusion and the Importance of
Studying Periodization in English
Literature
Reflect on the significance of studying periodization to gain deeper insights into how literature
both shapes and reflects the cultural, intellectual, and social context of its time.