Historical Background to Eighteenth-Century England Historical Background to Eighteenth-Century England The eighteenth century was a period of profound and lasting transformation in England. Stretching roughly from the Glorious Revolution of 1688 to the end of the century, this age witnessed major c...
Literature of the Restoration Period (1660–1700) Literature of the Restoration Period (1660–1700) The Restoration Period in English literature begins in 1660, when the monarchy was restored in England with the return of King Charles II after nearly two decades of political turmoil, civil war, and Pu...
The Renaissance Period in England The Renaissance Period in England The Renaissance period in England marks one of the most important turning points in English history and culture. The word Renaissance means “rebirth,” and it refers to a renewed interest in classical learning, art, literature, and h...
Medieval English Drama and the Cycles of Plays Medieval English Drama and the Cycles of Plays The Cycles of Plays—namely Mystery Plays, Miracle Plays, Morality Plays, and Interludes—form the foundation of medieval English drama. These dramatic forms developed roughly between the 10th and 16th centur...
T.S. Eliot: Key Points for UGC NET English, SET, GATE, CUET PG English Early Life and Education Birth and Family: Thomas Stearns Eliot was born on September 26, 1888, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He was the youngest of six surviving children in a prominent family. His father, Henry Ware Eliot, was a...