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    Introduction To Literature in English

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    This document provides an introduction to literature in English by covering its definition, importance, genres, and literary ages. It defines literature as collected creative writings of a nation that are considered to have artistic merit or lasting value. The importance of literature is highlighted as it allows understanding of humanity, reflection on different cultures, and development of creativity and individuality. The main genres of literature are identified as poetry, prose, and drama. Finally, the document outlines several historical periods that define the evolution of English literature.

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    Introduction to

    Literature in
    English
    Table of contents

    01 02
    Definition Importance

    03 04
    Genres Literary Ages
    01
    Definition
    You can enter a subtitle
    here if you need it
    Literature is defined

    “The existence of the different types of literature have made it


    difficult for scholars to come up with one working definitions for
    literature. Each of the definitions that exist now all have deficiencies. This
    is so because the body of literature is wide, has many forms. Literature
    exists both in written and oral form. Any definition that may be deemed
    wholistic is one that will embrace all the genres, forms in their varying
    degrees.”
    As collected
    creative
    writings of a
    nation,
    group,
    people or
    culture.
    As bodies of
    written works
    especially those
    considered to have
    creative or artistic
    merit or lasting
    value.
    02
    Importance
    Why do we learn ‘literature’ ?

    ● In an era of modern media, such as television and movies, people are misled into thinking that every
    question or problem has its quick corrections or solutions. However, literature confirms the real complexity
    of human conflict”.

    ● Literature is a reflection of humanity and a way for us to understand each other. By listening to the voice of
    another person we can begin to figure out how that individual thinks.

    ● Literature allows a person to step back in time and learn about life on Earth from the ones who walked
    before us. We can gather a better understanding of culture and have a greater appreciation of them.

    ● When students study Literature, they learn to appreciate words and their power.

    ● students develop a sense of individuality and creativity, as they develop their own opinions about issues in
    their texts. They also learn skills of persuasion – they need to convince others of their interpretations.
    03
    Genres of Literature
    There can be identified;
    POETRY PROSE DRAMA

    literature that evokes a Prose is verbal or written a composition in verse or


    concentrated imaginative language that follows the prose intended to portray
    awareness of experience or a natural flow of speech. It is the life or character or to tell a story
    specific emotional response most common form of writing, usually involving conflicts and
    through language chosen and used in both fiction and non- emotions through action and
    arranged for its meaning, sound, fiction. dialogue and typically designed
    and rhythm. for theatrical performance.
    Lyric / Narrative/ Dramatic Fiction/ Non-fiction Tragedy/ Comedy/ Tragicomedy
    Robert Frost/ Sylvia Plath/ Leo Tolstoy/ Mark Twain/ Jane William Shakespeare /
    Rabindranath Tagore/ Jean Austen/ Arunndati Roy/Chinua Tenessee Williams/ Bernard
    Arsanayagam/ Maya Angelou/ Achebe/ Punyakanthi Wijenaike/ Shaw/ Anton Chekov/ Euripedes
    P.B Shelley/ Charlotte Bronte/ Shyam Selvadurai/ Nicholai / Bertolt Brecht/ Hanif Kureishi
    Anne Ranasinghe/ William Gogol/ Thomas Hardy
    Wordsworth
    04
    Ages of Literature
    The Evolution of Literature

    • Old English (Anglo-Saxon Period): 450–1066


    • Middle English Period: 1066-1500
    • The Renaissance: 1500-1600
    • The Neoclassical Period: 1600-1785
    • The Romantic Period: 1785-1832
    • The Victorian Age: 1832-1901
    • The Edwardian Period: 1901-1914
    • The Georgian Period: 1910-1936
    • The Modern Period: Early 20th century
    • The Postmodern Period: Mid-20th century
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