Great Authors of the British Isles: Augustan and Romantic Poets
Following the English Renaissance a new kind of poet emerges, the poet hero who delves deeply into the power of nature and love for their literary inspirations. Topics covered in this title include:
*1681 - The Age of Dryden Begins
*1712 - Alexande...
Great Authors of the British Isles: Early Novelists
In the early 18th century, British literary observers noticed the gradual rise to prominence of a new kind of lengthy prose narrative. After much debate it was called 'a novel'. Topics covered in this title include: *1679 - John Bunyan, Father of th...
Great Authors of the British Isles: The Genre Innovators
Horror, science fiction, cautionary tales, detective novels and spy thrillers are all literary genres British authors pioneered. Topics covered in this title include: *1818 - Mary Shelley Gives Rise to Frankenstein
*1887 - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Int...
Great Authors of the British Isles: Beowulf to Shakespeare
In the first program of the series, viewers learn how the English language itself transitions from Old English to Middle English and to the rich and brilliant words of William Shakespeare.
*8th Century AD - Beowulf
*14th century - Sir Gawain and th...
Great Authors of the British Isles: 20th Century Novelists
The abandonment of Victorian complacency in Britain resulted in an outpouring of artistic genius throughout the 20th century. Nowhere was this truer than for Britain's novelists. Topics covered in this title include:
*1902 - Joseph Conrad, Heart of ...
Great Authors of the British Isles: The Renaissance Writers
After the arrival of the printing press, a Golden Age in English literature arrived as well. There was a Renaissance in English prose, drama, comedy and poetry. Covered in this title:
*1581 - Sir Francis Bacon, Renaissance Man
*1587 - Christopher...
Great Authors of the British Isles: 20th Century Poets and Playwrights
The dawn of the 20th century in Britain saw Victorian certainty replaced by dizzying change. In response a new artistic movement arose: Modernism. It challenged all the old values. Authors covered in this title include:
*1907 - Rudyard Kipling Wins ...
Great Authors of the British Isles: Children's Literature
In the 18th century a new genre is born - Children's literature, one dominated by an eclectic group of British writers familiar to us from our childhoods. Topics covered in this title include: *1719 - Daniel Defoe Pens Robinson Crusoe
*1865 - Lewis ...