British and Irish Literature
The greats of British literature represent some of the great writers in the history of all literature. Some early works includes the epic poem Beowulf. Geoffrey Chaucer is the best known of the medieval period authors. The legendary works of William Shakespeare mark the time of the 16th century. The 19th century into the early 20th century … Keep Reading → produced some of the greatest writers of any generation. Familiar names include Jane Austen, Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Dickens, and Emily and Charlotte Bronte. Irish literature was well represented also with historic figures such as James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, and Oscar Wilde. Significant writers of the mid to late 20th century include Harold Pinter, Samuel Beckett, and William Golding. Some of the more successful writers of recent years include names such as J.K. Rowling, Nick Hornby, and Helen Fielding. The literature of the British and Irish is unrivaled both in its impact and in the fame of its authors.
