Question

Trace the evolution of the British novel during the nineteenth century

Answer 1

Romantic era in the history of English Literature marks its place as the period of love for nature and the revival of past. Literature, music and love for nature grew as a reaction against the rational and horror nature of the society.The reflection of internal beauty which enhances the outer structure of a person was one of the characteristics of the Romanticism.According to the Romantics, the internal realities and imagination are the ideal conceptions which gives inspiration to one.

The realist movement was a result the exotic influence of Romanticism which led the common issues about the people and their problems and suffering which lay hidden behind the bars. The movement focused on the daily lives of the people which was based on direct observations about the modern world.

In the late 19th century, poets like William Wordsworth, T.S.Coleridge fought for the revival of the Romantic revival as a reaction against the harshness of the Modern society. They wanted to revive the time which got lost while we were busy celebrating the evils of the Industrialization and Urbanization. Romantic era in the history of English Literature marks its place as the period of love for nature and the revival of past. Literature, music and love for nature grew as a reaction against the rational and horror nature of the society.

Answer 2

Evolution of English novels over the years

Initially, at the beginning of 18th Century, English novels came into existence along with the emerging middle class.

Focusing on the social structure, Henry Fielding wrote Tom Jones, a foundling.

Then during 19th century romanticism took over and Jane Austen wrote novels like marriage and women’s point of view.

Then rose the popularity of Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling and other writers wrote many great novels.