Anglo-

American
Literature

Presented by:
Group 2
I. Learning Objectives:
At the end of the lesson the students are
expected
to:
A.Compare the differences between the
history and modern Anglo-American Literature
B.Understand the meaning and importance
of Anglo- American Literature
C.Identify the different stories and
authors under Anglo-American Literature;
D. Pass the test with mastery level of 80%.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
H IS TO R Y O F A N G LO -A
M E R IC A N LITE R A TUR E
Are literary works under the influence of the British Empire and
the early
discovery of the American Literature. It began in the late 450
years up to the present time. It is divided into different
characteristics attributes, values

and influence that can be seen in each literary works.

Anglo-American literature refers to literary works created by

authors from countries where English is the primary
language, specifically the United States and the United
It encompasses a wide range of genres,
styles, and themes, including novels, poetry,
drama, and essays written by both British and
American authors. This literary tradition has a
significant influence on global literature and
includes renowned authors such as William
Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens,
Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott
Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, and Virginia
Woolf.
R E N O W N E DA U T H
O R S :

William Jane Charles Mark

Shakespeare Austen Dickens Twain

Ernest F. Scott William Virginia

Hemingway Fitzgerald Faulkner Woolf
W ILLIA M S H A K E S P E A R E
William Shakespeare was a renowned English poet,
playwright, and actor. He was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon,
Warwickshire, England. He was a prolific writer during the
Elizabethan and Jacobean ages of British theatre (sometimes
called the English Renaissance or the Early Modern Period).

William Shakespeare is widely considered the greatest

dramatist of all time as well as the most influential writer in
the history of the English language. He originated hundreds
of words and phrases that English speakers use to this day.
Shakespeare died in Stratford-upon-Avon
on 23 April 1616 at the age of 52.

Shakespeare is perhaps most famous for

"Romeo and Juliet," the classic story of
two “star-crossed lovers.”

The other work of him are: "Hamlet", "Prince

of Denmark", "King Lear", "The Merchant of
Venice", "Macbeth", "Othello", "As you like
it", “The Tempest" and "Midsummer Night’s
Dream". Altogether Shakespeare's works
include 38 plays, 2 narrative poems, 154
sonnets, and a variety of other poems.
JA N E A US T
E N
Jane Austen was born on December
16, 1775 at Steventon, Hampshire,
England— died July 18, 1817,
Winchester, Hampshire. She died at
the age of 42.

Was an English writer who first gave the novel its

distinctly modern character through her
treatment of ordinary people in everyday life.
Jane Austen is known for six novels: Sense and
Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813),
C H A R LE S D IC
K E N S Dickens was British. He was born in Portsmouth,
Charles
England, on February 7, 1812. He is one of the most
prominent English novelists of the 19th century, is
renowned for several major works.

Some of his most famous include:

1. *"A Tale of Two Cities" (1859)* - A
historical novel set during the French
Revolution, known for its opening line,
"It was the best of times,
it was the worst of times."
2. *"Great Expectations" (1861)* - The
story of an orphan named Pip and his
growth from a young boy to adulthood,
exploring themes of wealth and social
class.

3. *"Oliver Twist" (1837-1839)* -

Follows the life of a young orphan who
runs away from a workhouse and
encounters a series of colorful
characters in London.
4. *"David Copperfield" (1850)* - A
semi- autobiographical novel that
follows the life and adventures of
David Copperfield from childhood to
maturity.

5. *"A Christmas Carol" (1843)* - A

novella about Ebenezer Scrooge, a
miserly old man who transforms after
being visited by three ghosts on
Christmas Eve.
These works are celebrated for their vivid
characters, intricate plots, and social commentary.
Charles Dickens died on June 9, 1870. He died at
the age of 58.

Charles Dickens is known for his significant

contributions to English literature, particularly
through his novels that vividly depict Victorian
society. His work is renowned for its complex
characters, intricate plots, and social commentary.

Dickens is celebrated for his ability to highlight

social injustices and the plight of the poor, often
 M A R K TW
A I NTwain, the pen name of Samuel Clemens, is renowned
Mark
for several major works. Some of his most famous include:

1. *"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"* (1876) -

This novel introduces the character of Tom
Sawyer and explores themes of
childhood and adventure.
2. *"Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"* (1884) -
Often considered Twain's masterpiece, it
follows Huck Finn as he travels down the
Mississippi River, addressing complex themes
such as race and freedom.
3. *"The Gilded Age: A Tale of
Today"* (1873) - Co-written
with Charles Dudley Warner,
this novel satirizes the greed
and political corruption of
post-Civil War America.
4. *"A Connecticut Yankee in King
Arthur's Court"* (1889) - A satirical
novel that combines time travel with a
critique of romanticized notions of chivalry
and feudalism. These works are celebrated
for their wit, social critique, and vivid
storytelling.

Samuel Langhorne Clemens

(November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910),
known by the pen name Mark Twain,
was an American writer, humorist, and
essayist. He was praised as the "greatest
humorist the United States has
E R N E S T H E M IN
G W
WasAan
YAmerican novelist, short-story writer and
journalist. Known for an economical, understated style
that influenced later 20th- century writers, he has been
romanticized for his adventurous lifestyle and outspoken,
blunt public image.

Some of his seven novels, six short-story collections and

two non- fiction works have become classics of American
literature, and he was awarded the 1954 Nobel Prize in
Literature. Hemingway working on For Whom the Bell
Tolls at the Sun Valley Lodge, 1939.
Born: July 21, 1899
Oak Park, Illinois,
U.S. Died: July 2,
1961
(aged 61).
F.S C O TT FITZ G E R
A LD
Was born on September 24, 1896, in St. Paul,
Minnesota. He was an American novelist and short story
writer, widely regarded for his novels depicting the Jazz
Age, including his most famous work, "The Great
Gatsby."

The novel depicts first-person narrator

Nick Carraway's interactions with
mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and
Gatsby's obsession to reunite with his
former lover, Daisy Buchanan.
Fitzgerald attended Princeton University
but left before graduating to join the army
during World War I. Fitzgerald struggled
with financial instability and alcoholism
were marked by personal
throughout his life. His later years profession
difficulties, including a struggle alwith his
and
health and a decline in literary reputation.
He died on December 21, 1940, in
Hollywood, California, at the age of 44.
Fitzgerald's work gained
significant acclaim posthumously
and has had
a lasting impact on American
W ILLIA M FA ULK
N E R
Was born on September 25, 1897, at New Albany,
Mississippi, U.S and died July 6, 1962, at Byhalia,
Mississippi. September 25, 1897 – July 6, 1962) was an
American writer known for his novels and short stories.

William Faulkner wrote numerous novels, screenplays,

poems, and short stories. Today he is best remembered
for his novels The Sound and the Fury (1929), As I Lay
Dying (1930), Sanctuary (1931).
The Sound and As I Lay Dying Sanctuary
the Fury (1930) (1931)
(1929)
V IR G IN IA W
O O LF
Was born on January 25, 1882, London, England and
died March 28, 1941, near Rodmell, Sussex. Was an
English novelist, essayist, biographer, and feminist. Woolf
was a prolific writer, whose modernist style changed
with each new novel.

Virginia Woolf's most famous book is Mrs. Dalloway,

published in 1925. Her other works are “The Voyage
Out" (1915), Jacob's Room (1922), "To the Lighthouse"
(1927), and "Orlando" (1928)
V IR G IN IA W O O LF’S M O S T
FA M O US W O R K S :

Mrs. Dalloway The Voyage Out" Jacob's Room Orlando

(1925) (1915) (1922) (1928)
Anglo-American literature explores various
themes and issues relevant to the societies and
historical contexts of these countries,
reflecting their cultural, social, and political
aspects.

The term "Anglo-American literature"

acknowledges the shared language and literary
heritage between the United States and the
United Kingdom, while also recognizing the
distinctiveness and individual contributions of
each nation's authors.
The title "father of Anglo-
American literature" is often
attributed to
*William Bradford*, the
governor of the Plymouth
Colony and the author of "Of
Plymouth Plantation," a seminal
work in early American
literature. His writings provide
valuable insights into the early
colonial experience and have
had a significant impact on
Anglo-American Literature started on
17th century. Where the Division of
Rare and Manuscript Collections has
considerable holdings in Anglo-
American literature from the 17th
century onward, with notable
strengths in the 18th century,
Romanticism, and the Victorian and
modern periods.
 Thank
you!
Jessa Mae M. Cabangon
Glorivy Shayne S.
Jumaway Francine C.
Caduada Rovelyn D.
Galvez
Erwin P. Tomolin
Frenloyd B.
Magsipoc Jonamie
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