Occured during the reign of Queen Elizabeth, literature styles during this period were lyric poetry, prose and drama.

Occured during the reign of Queen Elizabeth, literature styles during this period were lyric poetry, prose and drama.

Literature during this time was sophisticated , sombre and is concious with the social abuse and rivalry.

occured during the reign of Charles 1, writings in this period are written with refinement and elegance.

It was during this period when the political writings are produced.

Influenced by the french literature, the literature of this time is known for its use of philosophy, reason, skepticism, wit, and refinement.

produced an abundance of prose and poetry and the distinctive comedy of manners known as Restoration comedy.

literature during this age are filled with the predominant characteristics of refinement, clarity, elegance, and balance of judgement.

Romantic literature can be characterized by its personal nature, its stong use of feeling, its abundant use of symbolism, and its exploration of nature and the supernatural.

Victorian literature deals with the issues and problems of the day which includes the social, economic, religious, and intellectual issues and problems surrounding the Industrial Revolution, growing class tensions, the early feminist movement, pressures toward political and social reform, and the impact of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution on philosophy and religion.

Modern Period have experimented with subject matter, form, and style and have produced achievements in all literary genres.

This period was able to develop Postmodernism, which blends literary genres and styles that attempts to break free of modernist forms.