British literature - Wikipedia
British literature is from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands. This article covers British literature in the English language.
English literature | History, Authors, Books, Periods, & Facts
The term ‘English literature’ refers to the body of written works produced in the English language by inhabitants of the British Isles from the 7th century to the present, ranging from drama, poetry, and fiction to autobiography and historical writing.
The 100 greatest British novels - BBC
Dec 7, 2015 · This list includes no nonfiction, no plays, no narrative or epic poems (no Paradise Lost or Beowulf), no short story collections (no Morte D’Arthur) – novels only, by British authors (which means...
An Overview of British Literary Periods - ThoughtCo
May 15, 2014 · Here's a brief overview of commonly delineated periods in English literature, with author and title examples for each, from 450 to the present.
The Greatest Books: The 100 Greatest British Novels from BBC
All the books on the list "The 100 Greatest British Novels" from BBC. BBC Culture polled book critics outside the UK, to give an outsider’s perspective on the best in British literature.
The 25 greatest British novels - BBC
Dec 7, 2015 · We asked each to name the 10 greatest British novels ever published, with their top pick receiving 10 points in the tabulation. This list includes no nonfiction, no plays, no narrative or epic...
British Literature and Its Division Into Various Periods - Literopedia
Mar 5, 2024 · British literature is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the ever-evolving nature of human expression. From the epic poems of the Anglo-Saxon period to the experimental works of contemporary authors, British literature continues to inspire and enrich readers around the world.
English literature - Romanticism, Poetry, Novels | Britannica
English literature - Romanticism, Poetry, Novels | Britannica. The later Middle English and early Renaissance periods. Effect of religion and science on early Stuart prose. The novel: from the Gothic novel to Austen and Scott. Anglo-American Modernism: Pound, Lewis, Lawrence, and …
British Romanticism - Poetry Foundation
The following poems, poets, articles, poem guides, and recordings offer introductory samples of the Romantic era. Included are the monumental Romantic poets often nicknamed “the Big Six”—the older generation of Blake, Wordsworth, and Coleridge and the so-called Young Romantics—Byron, Shelley, and Keats.
British Literature Through History - Humanities LibreTexts
May 25, 2024 · British literature is literature from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands. Anglo-Saxon (Old English) literature is included, and there …