English Literature in the Making

Arthur Compton-Rickett and the Early Development of English Literature , Edited by Bhagat Lohiya, Asst. Professor Introduction English literature did not emerge as a fully formed tradition. It developed gradually over many centuries under the influence of history, culture, language, religion, migration, and political change. The making of English literature can therefore be understood as a continuous…

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The Age of Chaucer (1340–1400): A Detailed Study

(Based on Arthur Compton-Rickett’s A History of English Literature) Introduction The Age of Chaucer (1340–1400) occupies a very important place in the history of English literature. It marks the transition from the Middle Ages to the beginning of the Renaissance spirit. During this period, England experienced remarkable changes in politics, society, religion, economy, and language….

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