Changcheng Wan
Jinan University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
*Corresponding author: Changcheng Wan
Abstract
Literature is an essential component of culture, focusing on the evolving trends and future possibilities within a society. Moreover, literature is the manifestation of the specific history and the societal context in which it exists. British literature has a long history with various changes that profoundly reflect the development of British cultural and social backgrounds in different periods, as well as the cultural, social, and economic development of Britain at different times. This article attempts to study British literature across different periods to trace the evolution of British literature on a timeline and to reveal its correlation with the social and economic environment. Furthermore, through the study of literature, we can pinpoint the stimuli behind Great Britain's development and the society's internal influence on the evolution of British literature. This essay aims to stimulate readers to reconsider the profound implications of British literature within specific historical contexts.
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How to cite this paper
The Path of British Literature's Evolution
How to cite this paper: Changcheng Wan. (2024) The Path of British Literature's Evolution. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, 8(6), 1439-1443.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2024.06.023