general introduction to Briish literature.pptVIP

An Outline of the History of English Literature The Old English Period The Middle Ages (Medieval) The Renaissance The 17th century The 18th century( the rise of novel) The 19th century (Romanticism Victorian period) The Old English Period(450-1066) I. The earliest settlers----the Britons The early settlers were a tribe of celts. Britons--Britain ( the land of Britons) II.The Roman Conquest (55 B.C-410 A.D) In 55 B.C, Britain was invaded by the Roman. Until 78 A.D, Britain was completely under the control of the Roman Empire. The Roman occupation lasted for about 400 years (ended in 41