English Literature 440 to present day...British literature is some of the most famous and fascinating literature ever written. It is an important genre to study because it reflects the evolution of Western civilization. The sheer number of works that compose British literature is simply staggering and will typically cover three “kinds” of British literature: Old English, Middle English, or Modern English literature. These categories refer to the type of English language used during the centuries when the works were written.
Old, Middle, and Modern English is studied by understanding the Time Periods in which it was written. |
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