History and origin of English literature

[Audio] History and origin of English literature. The history of English Literature begins with the Germanic tradition of the Anglo-Saxon settlers. Beowulf is the earliest and most popular work in Old English Literature. As the Normans conquested England, Middle English replaced the Old English and was used by the father of English Literature, Geoffrey Chaucer in his famous work, The Canterbury Tales. William Shakespeare came to be considered as the most iconic and greatest writer in the history of English Literature as he is revered for his legendary plays and sonnets..

[Audio] 9 Eras of English Literature Old English (Anglo-Saxon Period) 450-1066 Middle English Period 1066-1500 The Shakespeare period 1500-1600 The Neoclassical period 1600-1785 The Romantic Period 1785-1832 The Victorian age 1832-1901 The Edwardian age 1901-1914 The Georgian age 1914-1936 The Modern period Early 20th century The Postmodern period.

[Audio] The Shakespeare EraShakespeare lived from 1567 to 1616. Scholars and historians often refer to him being a part of the Elizabethan Era, the period of English history during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, which lasted from 1558 - 1603, and was itself part of the larger Tudor Period. Shakespeare's life also overlapped with the Jacobean Era (1603-1625). Queen Elizabeth was a fan of theater and did see Shakespeare's plays performed. Her Successor, King James I, was also a fan of the arts and theater. Queen Elizabeth William Shakespeare.

[Audio] Major writers who were the part of that era Christopher Marlowe John Webster Thomas Dekker Thomas Middleton Ben Jonson.

[Audio] Famous work of these writers Christopher Marlowe- His famous play is The Tragicall History of D. Faustus. His other plays are Tamburlaine the great; Dido, Queen of Carthage; Edward II; The Massacre at Paris; and The Jew of Malta. Thomas Middleton- His masterpieces are two tragedies, Women Beware Women (1621 published 1657) and The Changeling(1622, with William Rowley; published 1653). Thomas Dekker- One of the nine surviving plays that are entirely Dekker's work. Probably the best known are The Shoemakers holiday(1600) and the honest wore, part 2 (1630). John Webster- One of the nine surviving plays that are entirely Dekker's work, probably the best-known are The Shoemakers Holiday (1600) and The Honest Whore, Part 2 (1630). Ben Jonson- Jonson produced the comedies for which he is now most famous in nine intensive years: Volpone (1606), The Alchemist (1610) and Bartholomew.

[Audio] Political situation during that era The political system of England was mainly monarchy-based (king or queen rules a kingdom or empire). The ruler of the political system at the time was Elizabeth the First and many disagreed Elizabeth for her decision to never marry. In addition to the Shakespeare's London was home to a cross-section of early modern English culture. Its populace of roughly 100,000 people included royalty, nobility, merchants, artisans, laborers, actors, beggars, thieves, and spies, as well as refugees from political and religious persecution on the continent the Queen, the nobility and merchants were in the political system. There were no political parties or a Prime Minister associated with Parliament during the Elizabethan era. The main function of Parliament at this time in history was to deal with financial matters such as taxation and granting the queen money..

[Audio] The rulers who rule during whole eraShakespeare wrote and performed in London during the reign of two different monarchs, Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. Queen Elizabeth I ruled England during most of Shakespeare's lifetime. She was born on September 7, 1533, in Greenwich, and she died on March 24, 1603, in Richmond, Surrey, after 45 years as queen. Queen Elizabeth I ruled England during most of Shakespeare's lifetime. She was born on September 7, 1533, in Greenwich, and she died on March 24, 1603, in Richmond, Surrey, after 45 years as queen..

[Audio] Social and economic conditions during that eraWilliam Shakespeare lived in England during to great periods in history, the Renaissance and the Elizabethan era. The Renaissance was an influential cultural movement which brought about a period of scientific revolution and artistic transformation that spread all through out Europe, it marked the transitional period between the end of the Middle Ages and the start of the Modern Age ("Renaissance"). The Elizabethan Era was the period associated with the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and is often considered to be a golden age in English history. It was during the end of the English Renaissance. During the end of the Middle Ages the old feudal system had crumbled due to the devastating effects of the black plague, society changed dramatically….

[Audio] Law and education related elements during that eraStudying Shakespeare is important because his works are rich and they can enrich a reader's life in many ways. For instance, his works are very rich in the English language and are a good source of learning the language. Shakespeare, as the son of a leading Stratford citizen, almost certainly attended Stratford's grammar school. Like all such schools, its curriculum consisted of an intense emphasis on the Latin classics, including memorization, writing, and acting classic Latin plays. The full quote of Shakespeare was: "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers". It is among Shakespeare's most famous lines, as well as one of his most controversial..