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3 days ago · The history of literature is the historical development of writings in prose or poetry that attempt to provide entertainment or education to the reader, as well as the development of the literary techniques used in the communication of these pieces.
4 days ago · The Neoclassical Period of English literature (1660 - 1785) can be divided into three subsets: the Restoration, the Augustan Age, and the Age of Sensibility. The literature of this time is known for its use of philosophy, reason, skepticism, wit, and refinement.
- Janet Tillman, T Miss
- 2015
4 days ago · Overview of American Literature. The literature in English of the British colonies of North America and, after 1776, of the United States. The earliest colonial literature consisted mainly of religious and political tracts. The first notable poets were Anne Bradstreet (1612-72) and Edward Taylor (1642-1729), both of Massachusetts.
- Isabel Duque
- 2019
5 days ago · Novel, an invented prose narrative of considerable length and a certain complexity that deals imaginatively with human experience, usually through a connected sequence involving a group of persons in a specific setting. Learn more about the elements, development, and types of novels in this article.
- Anthony Burgess
- What is a novel?A novel is an invented prose narrative of significant length and complexity that deals imaginatively with human experience. Its roots can be traced...
- What are the elements of a novel?A novel can accommodate an almost infinite number of elements. Some of the novel's typical elements, though, are the story or plot, the characters,...
- What are the different types of novels?The novel has an extensive range of types, among them being: historical, picaresque, sentimental, Gothic, psychological, novel of manners, epistola...
6 days ago · Literary Histories. Oxford History of. English Literature -- The books in this series provide valuable context for understanding literature in its place and time, including the political and social climate. (See HENRY for Call numbers) Cambridge Histories Online.
5 days ago · The Modern English era is comprised of all literary works composed by British authors beginning in the early 16th century and onward. This period can be further categorized into different types of literature. The Renaissance period is considered to have lasted from 1500 to 1660, and is best remembered for works written by William Shakespeare.
2 days ago · American literature is literature written or produced in the United States and in the colonies that preceded it. The American literary tradition is part of the broader tradition of English-language literature, but also includes literature produced in languages other than English.
