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What is English Literature?
English literature is the term which refers to literary work written not just in England, but also in Ireland, Wales, Scotland, British colonies, including the United States of America. However, with literary productions blooming in America mainly since late 18th century and early 19th centuries, a sub-branch of English literature called American literature emerged. Based on the chronological period, English literature is divided into several eras such as Old English literature (c.658-1100), Middle English literature (1100–1500), English Renaissance (1500–1660), Neo-Classical Period (1660–1798), 19th-century literature, English literature since 1901 which includes modern, post-modern, and 20th-century literature. Renowned English literature writers of all time include William Shakespeare (England), Jane Austen (England), Emily Bronte (England), William Blake (England), Mark Twain (United States), James Joyce (Ireland), Arthur Conon Doyle (Scotland), Virginia Woolf (England), T.S. Eliot (United States), Salman Rushdie (India), Dylan Thomas (Wales)to name a few. Literary works such as drama, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, short stories, essays, etc., make up English literature. Learning English literature is important as it deals with universal themes and values that help readers grow in their everyday lives.
What is Literature in English?
To some, Literature in English refers to the same as English Literature. Though it may not be entirely a false perception, it is subtly different from English literature. Literature in English refers to any literary work written in any other language other than English but translated to English. For instance, French literature is entirely written in French language. However, when the renowned French novel Les Miserables is translated into English, that becomes literature in English. Thus, literary productions written in different parts of the world in different languages and scripts when translated to English are called literature in English.