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Old English (Anglo-Saxon) Period (450–1066)
It comes from two Germanic tribes: the Angles and the Saxons. This period dates back to their invasion -
1066
Middle English Period (1066–1500)
The period of Middle English and the lifestyle of England today is known as "modern" (recognizable) form of English. -
1500
The Renaissance (1500–1660)
it is called the "Early Modern Age" period, its historically familiar term "Renaissance". This period is often subdivided into four parts, including the Elizabethan Age (1558-1603), the Jacobean Age (1603-1625), the Carolina Age (1625-1649), and the Commonwealth Period (1649-1660).
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The Neoclassical Period (1600–1785)
The neoclassical period is also subdivided into ages, which include The Restoration (1660-1700), The Age of Augustus (1700-1745), and The Age of Sensitivity (1745-1785). The Restoration period sees some response to the Puritan age, especially in the theater. -
The Romantic Period (1785–1832)
The start date of the romantic period is often debated. Some claim that it is 1785, Others say that it began in 1789 with the start of the French Revolution, and still others believe that 1798, the year of publication of the book Lyrical Ballads by William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, is its true beginning.
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The Victorian Period (1832–1901)
This period is named after the reign of Queen Victoria, who ascended to the throne in 1837, and lasts until her death in 1901.
It was a time of great social, religious, intellectual and economic problems
The period has often been divided into "Early" (1832-1848), "Middle" (1848-1870) and "Late" (1870-1901) periods or into two phases, that of the Pre-Raphaelites (1848-1860). and that of Aesthetics and decadence (1880-1901). -
The Edwardian Period (1901–1914)
This period is named after King Edward VII and covers the period between Victoria's death and the outbreak of the First World War. -
The Georgian Period (1910–1936)
The Georgian period generally refers to the reign of George V. It also includes the reigns of the four successive Georges from 1714-1830.
Georgian poetry today is typically considered the works of minor poets anthologized by Edward Marsh. -
The Modern Period (1914–1945)
The modern period is traditionally applied to works written after the start of the First World War.
Common characteristics include bold experimentation with theme, style, and form, encompassing narrative, verse, and drama. -
The Postmodern Period (1945–?)
The postmodern period begins around the time that World War II ended. Many believe that it is a direct response to modernism.
Some say it ended around 1990, but it's probably too early to declare it closed.
Poststructuralist literary theory and criticism developed during this time.