Literary-Movements and periods.Mc Literature 7

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1. Notable Works and the Author

"The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri
Beowulf" (author unknown)
“The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer

Renaissance and Reformation (1485-1660 CE)

Marked by a revival of cl learning and the Protestant
Reformation. Renaissance literature celebrates human potential and
individualism. Elizabethan literature thrives with Shakespearean drama and
poetry. Jacobean literature explores religious and political turmoil

Periods under Renaissance period:

+ Early Tudor Period: Marks the end of the War of the Roses and the
emergence of Protestantism.
Elizabethan Period: Features Shakespeare's works.
Jacobean Period: Includes Shakespeare's later works.
Caroline Age: Showcases writers like John Milton.
Commonwealth Period/Puritan interregnum: Sees the rise of Puritan
writers.

Notable Works and Autho!

+ "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare
+ "Don Quixote” by Miguel de Cervantes
+ "Paradise Lost" by John Milton.

Enlightenment (Neoclassical) Period (1660-1790 CE)

Characterized by reason, skepticism, and a focus on human
progress. Restoration literature reflects the political and social restoration in
England. Augustan literature emphasizes order, satire, and classical ideals.
Age of Johnson sees the rise of moral and literary criticism.

2. Modern Period (1914-1945 CE)

Defined by the aftermath of World War |, societal upheaval, and
technological advancements. Modernist literature experiments with form,
language, and narrative structure. Harlem Renaissance showcases the
cultural achievements of African American writers and artists. Themes
include alienation, disillusionment, and the search for identity.

Notable Works and Author:

“The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
“To the Lighthouse" by Virginia Woolf
+ "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner

Postmodern Period (1945 - onward)

Responds to the complexities of post-World War Il society,
globalization, and rapid technological change. Postmodern literature

allenges traditional narrative conventions and explores fragmented
realities. Multiculturalism and diversity become prominent themes. Magic
realism blurs the boundaries between reality and fantasy.

Notable Works and Author:

+ "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel García Márquez
‘© *Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
"Beloved" by Toni Morrison

SUMMARY:

Literary periods, spanning from ancient civilizations to modern times,
reflect the evolution of human thought and culture. From the Classical
Period's emphasis on heroism and philosophy to the Medieval Period's
feudalism and Christian ideology, each era contributes to the rich tapestry of
literature. The Renaissance and Reformation witness a revival of classical
learning and religious upheaval, while the Enlightenment promotes reason
and skepticism. The Romantic Period celebrates emotion and nature, while
Victorian literature grapples with industrialization and social reform.

Modernism embraces experimentation and disillusionment post-World War
1, while Postmodernism challenges narrative conventions and explores
fragmented realities. Each period reflects its cultural, social, and
philosophical milieu, shaping the literature produced within it