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Defining “English Literature”:
- 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.
- It encompasses various genres, including drama, poetry, fiction, autobiography, and historical writing1.
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Why Study Literature?:
- Literature provides insights into culture, history, and human experience.
- It fosters critical thinking, empathy, and creativity.
- Studying literature enriches our understanding of language and storytelling.
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Approaching the Great Books:
- English literature includes influential authors such as Chaucer, Donne, Johnson, Wordsworth, Austen, Dickens, and Woolf.
- Literary movements like Romanticism and Modernism have shaped its development2.
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English Literary Periods:
- These periods represent spans of time with shared intellectual, linguistic, religious, and artistic influences.
- Examples include the Classical Period (1200 BCE-455 CE), the Renaissance, the Romantic Era, and the Victorian Age
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