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Period: 350 to 455
Classical Literature
Started by the Ancient Greeks but then imitated by the Romans. Started around 1200 B.C. and ended around the year 455. Includes writers like Homer (the Odyssey). -
Period: Jan 1, 1250 to
Renaissance Literature
13th century through the 16th century. Each section of Europe had their renaissance at slightly overlapping times. It was a very religious and love induced time, with plays and books written with concepts of both. The essay and sonnet were both created and used during this time. Most memorable writer of that time is William Shakespeare. -
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The Enlightenment Period
Began and ended within the 18th century. This is the period where heart, feelings, and religion hardly influenced matters in the philosophical and literature world. Pure Eason of mind and critical thinking is what drove this time period, with writers like Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Voltaire. -
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Romanticism Literature
Began in the late 18th century. Ended mid 19th century. First set of literature that was concerned with the individual and imagination. Writers include Mary Shelley (Frankenstein) and Edgar Allen Poe (Annabel Lee) -
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Realism Literature
Lasted between 1861 and 1914. Characterized as optimistic and having a strong moral basis, unlike Naturalism. Realism has a very slow moving plot. Writers include Rebecca Harding Davis and Mark Twain. -
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Naturalism Literature
1890-1915. Unlike its "brother" Realism, Naturalism is very pessimistic and to the point. It focuses on Darwinism--survival of the fittest--and uses hardly any personal pronouns. In Naturalism, nature is stronger than man and overcomes all. Writers include John Steinbeck and Jack London. -
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Modernism Literature
1920s-1940s. This is the introduction of a fragmented plot instead of it being linear and following one certain thing, it reversed the traditional roles of the home by placing women as working folk, and it was a period of time where people questioned whether or not there was actual universal truth. Writers include William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway. -
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Postmodernism Literature
1945-1980s. Postmodernism is exactly like Modernism, but more playful and understanding about the lack of truth and sanity within society. Instead of mourning it, writers came up with solutions of dealing with the problems. Writers include Anais Nin and William Glass.