Birth of English Literature

 The start of English Literature is a fascinating topic. Here's a brief overview:


The Anglo-Saxon Period (c. 450-1066)


- English literature began with the Anglo-Saxon epic poem "Beowulf" (c. 8th century).

- Other notable works include "The Wanderer"  and "The Seafarer" .


The Middle English Period (c. 1100-1500)

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- This period saw the rise of " Geoffrey Chaucer" , known as the "Father of English Literature."

- Chaucer's " The Canterbury Tales" (c. 1387-1400) is a cornerstone of English literature.


The Renaissance and Beyond (c. 1500-1800)


- William Shakespeare's plays and poems dominated the English literary scene during the Renaissance.

- Other notable authors include "John Milton"  (Paradise Lost) and "Alexander Pope" .


The Emergence of the Novel (c. 1700-1800)


- Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe (1719) is considered one of the first English novels.

- Henry Fielding's Tom Jones (1749) and "Samuel Richardson" 's Pamela (1740) are other notable early novels.


This brief overview sets the stage for the rich and diverse history of English Literature.


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