What is the difference between English literature and literature in English
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English literature and literature in English, sound somewhat similar and confusing,The term literature refers to the collective body of literary productions scattered all over the world, apparently written in not just one language, but many. e.g. American literature, French literature, English literature, etc.
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.
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.