Classical Literature:
The term Classical literature refers to works
written in ancient Greece and Rome. Famous writers
from this period include Homer, Virgil and Ovid.
Their works continue to be read thousands of
years after they were first written and form
an important part of Western civilization, having
influenced many writers in recent centuries.
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English Literature:
Literature written in the English language is
referred to as English Literature, although
its authors might come from various parts of
the world. It began to develop during the Medieval
period, when the language became distinct from
the previous Anglo-Saxon and Norman dialects.
The earliest of the great English writers was
Geoffrey Chaucer who wrote Canterbury Tales.
During the following Elizabethan era, writers
such as William Shakespeare created some of
the most highly regarded works of English Literature.
The novel first grew to popularity as a literary
form in the 18th century and includes works
by writers such as Charles Dickens and Jane
Austen. The poetry and prose of English literature
continues to be read and its drama performed
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French Literature:
Literature written in the French language is
referred to as French Literature. In the 11th
century, medieval French was among the first
non Latin literary forms in Europe. During the
following centuries works written in other European
languages also became popular across the continent.
French literature attained a dominant cultural
position by the 17th century and during the
18th, 19th and 20th centuries it has been a
major influence upon the development of literature
across the Western world. Although the influence
of the French language in the world has been
eclipsed by the rise of English, within France
the importance of French literature to the national
culture and sense of identity remains. |
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