 Literature refers to any “ written work” ;

derived from ‘literatura ‘ which means writing

formed with letters.
 It is the mirror of the society which reflects
societal norms, culture , tradition, experiences
etc . Literature goes along with society .

WORLD LITERATURE is considered in global

context. It suggests to the sum of total world’s
national literature and also the circulation of
work into the wider world beyond country’s
origin.
Old English Literature………………..450-1150

Middle English Literature…………..1150-1500

The Renaissance………………………1500-1650

The Restoration & 18th century…1650-1789

The Romantic Period…………..…….1789-1837

The Victorian Age……………………..1837-1901

Post Modern Age.........................1901-Present

Three conquests
• Different letters
• Different grammar
• Different spelling
• The Song of Beowulf

•Bible translations
•Geoffrey Chaucer: The Canterbury Tales
The Renaissance
Literature
Old classics rediscovered
Sonnet
Elegy
Pastoral

The Restoration & 18th century

•Age of reason
•Age of enlightenment
•Rise of the novel & journalism
•Age of satire
•Age of poetry
Use of everyday language
Imagination essential
Overflowing emotions
common
Inspired by untamed nature &
the exotic far east
Folk traditions & medieval
tales of knights
Gothic novels
Queen Victoria
Transition period
Melancholic and political poetry

 Literature of this periods exemplifies the

improved crafts of masters. The novel has
flourished and writers have risen not only to
popularity but to distinction as well
Indian writers always have an influence on the
World literature with their precious writing . They
have portrayed India ‘s rich cultural , regional heritage
and society norms to the world.

The Great Indian Epics THE MAHABHARAT , THE

RAMAYAN , THE GITA contribute a lot .