Period literature: meaning, definitions and examples
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period literature
[ ˈpɪərɪəd ˈlɪt(ə)rətʃə ]
study
Literature that belongs to a specific historical period, often characterized by distinct stylistic and thematic features.
Synonyms
era-specific literature, historical literature
Examples of usage
- She specializes in Victorian period literature.
- The professor's research focuses on Renaissance period literature.
writing
Literature that was produced during a particular historical period, reflecting the social, cultural, and political context of that time.
Synonyms
historical writing, time-specific literature
Examples of usage
- The novel is a classic example of Elizabethan period literature.
- Shakespeare's works are considered quintessential Elizabethan period literature.
Translations
Translations of the word "period literature" in other languages:
🇵🇹 literatura de período
🇮🇳 अवधि साहित्य
🇩🇪 Periodenliteratur
🇮🇩 sastra periode
🇺🇦 періодична література
🇵🇱 literatura okresu
🇯🇵 時代文学
🇫🇷 littérature de période
🇪🇸 literatura de época
🇹🇷 dönem edebiyatı
🇰🇷 시대 문학
🇸🇦 أدب الفترة
🇨🇿 periodická literatura
🇸🇰 periodická literatúra
🇨🇳 时期文学
🇸🇮 obdobna literatura
🇮🇸 tímabilitteratúr
🇰🇿 кезең әдебиеті
🇬🇪 პერიოდის ლიტერატურა
🇦🇿 dövr ədəbiyyatı
🇲🇽 literatura de época
Word origin
The term 'period literature' emerged in the 19th century, coinciding with the rise of literary criticism and the categorization of literary works based on historical contexts. It became a fundamental concept in literary studies, emphasizing the importance of understanding literature within its specific time frame and cultural milieu. This approach allows scholars to analyze how literature both reflects and influences the values, beliefs, and ideologies of the period in which it was written.