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Neoclassicism was an artistic and literary movement that emerged in the mid-18th century and spanned the 19th century. It was based on the renewal of the philosophical and aesthetic values of Classical Antiquity and the cult of reason, interpreted as models for the construction of modernity.
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In the 18th century the first great novels in English were produced, in fact and aware of their pioneering nature, in the 1740s the two novels considered as foundational of English literature appeared, namely, Pamela (1740), by Samuel Richardson, and Tom Jones (1747), by Henry Fielding. -
The origin of English literature dates back to the Middle Ages, where it began to be written in the British Isles from the Anglo-Saxon dialect, which, later, would receive the name of -old English-. However, as happened in other parts of the world, it begins with oral transmission rather than with that of properly written texts, where works that contain stories and epic legends that were told and known of the time are preserved, until today. -
After the history of literature, come great literary authors, among them is a great writer of the century Jane Austen, who managed to give life to two characters loved by society until today with her literary work called Pride and Prejudice, it was a From its earliest stories, the novel shows how relationships motivated by love and money can be promiscuous and petty, cloaked by the veil of bourgeois society. -
It consists of the first stage of the evolution of English literature, a time that bases its productions on oral tradition, so epic poetry will be of great importance and will take a large part of its content. It is related to the current Norwegian language, as well as the Icelandic language. During this moment, the first writing that appears is of a religious nature, permeated by the war poems. -
During this time, French begins to influence English culture, especially within the lower social classes, which generates modifications in the Old English lexicon and grammar. At this time, the idealized courtly love also appears, which generates the interest of authors who begin to write in the Romance language, such as Chaucer. In addition to this, themes related to the court of King Arthur will also appear frequently in works. -
Old English: undoubtedly Old English, linked and influenced by different cultures and languages Old English: undoubtedly Old English, linked and influenced by different cultures and languages Political content: especially during the restorative era Main genres: although English literature, due to its contact with the continent's literature movements, will play with important styles and genres -
1914 & Other Poems was published shortly after Rupert Brooke died of blood poisoning on his way to the Dardanelles in Turkey. His five war sonnets caught the spirit of the times with a country yet to feel the full impact of the devastation that war would bring. Brooke’s sonnet ‘The Soldier’ is one of the most famous war poems ever written. This collection of poetry outsold most others of the time, reaching an incredible 24th reprint by 1918. -
Postmodernism arises in the period immediately after the Second World War (after 1945), being its maximum effort when trying to overcome the modernist project of the early twentieth century.
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In terms of genres, contemporary literature has not changed the paradigm much:- The poetry.
- The narrative.
- Literature - children.
- Essay.
- Dramaturgy.