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The Edwardian Period

( 1901-1914)
This period is named for King Edward VII and
covers the period between Victoria’s death and
the outbreak of World War I.
It was a period of significant social and
technological change, marked by the rise of
industrialism, urbanization, and a growing
middle class. This era saw new anxieties and
challenges emerge, reflected in a shift away
from Victorian ideals toward a more modern
outlook.
FAMOUS NOVELIST IN
EDWARDIAN PERIOD
Joseph Conrad

was a Polish-British novelist and short story writer,


known for his masterful prose and exploration of human
psychology in the face of adversity. He is considered one of
the greatest writers in the English language, despite
learning English fluently only in his twenties.

Example:
Heart of Darkness (1899)
-This novella is a powerful critique of colonialism and the
corrupting influence of power.
Ford Madox Ford

was an English novelist, poet, critic, and editor who


played a significant role in the development of early 20th-
century literature. He was a prolific writer, publishing over
60 works, including novels, poems, and literary criticism.

Example:
The Good Soldier (1915)
A complex and tragic novel about the destructive
effects of secrets and lies on a group of upper-middle-class
characters.
Rudyard Kipling

was an English journalist, short story writer, poet, and


novelist, best known for his celebration of British
imperialism and his tales of British soldiers in India. He was
a prolific writer, publishing numerous collections of short
stories, poems, and children's books.

Example:
The Jungle Book (1894)
A collection of stories about Mowgli, a boy raised by
wolves in the Indian jungle, which became a children's
classic.
H.G. Wells

was an English writer, prolific in many genres,


including science fiction, social commentary, and history.
He is considered one of the founders of science fiction
and is known for his imaginative and thought-provoking
novels that explored the possibilities of the future.

Example:
The Time Machine (1895)
A classic science fiction novel that explores the
consequences of technological advancement and social
inequality.
Henry James

was an American-British novelist and critic, regarded as


a key transitional figure between literary realism and
literary modernism. He is known for his complex and
psychologically astute novels that explore the inner lives of
his characters and the complexities of human relationships.

Example:
The Portrait of a Lady (1881)
A classic novel about a young American woman who
travels to Europe and becomes entangled in a web of
romantic intrigue.
TWO FAMOUS POETS IN
EDWARDIAN PERIOD

Alfred Noyes

was an English poet, a traditionalist remembered chiefly


for his lyrical verse.

Example:
"The Torch-Bearers" (1922-30)
This epic trilogy took as its theme the progress of science
through the ages.
William Butler Yeats

was an Irish poet, dramatist, and prose writer, one


of the greatest English-language poets of the 20th
century.

Example:
"The Second Coming" (1921)
A poem that reflects on the state of the world
after World War I and the rise of fascism.
FAMOUS DRAMATIST

James Matthew Barrie

often known as J.M. Barrie, was a Scottish novelist and


playwright, best known for his play Peter Pan, or the Boy
Who Wouldn't Grow Up.

Example:
Peter Pan, or the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up (1904)
This play is a timeless classic that explores the themes of
childhood, imagination, and the desire to never grow up.
George Bernard Shaw

He was a prolific writer, publishing over 60 plays, as


well as numerous essays, articles, and books on a wide
range of topics. Shaw's plays are known for their wit,
intelligence, and social commentary. He was awarded the
Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925.

Example:
Pygmalion (1913)
This play, which was adapted into the popular musical My
Fair Lady, is a witty and satirical exploration of class,
language, and social transformation.
John Galsworthy

was an English novelist and playwright.He is best


known for his trilogy of novels collectively called The
Forsyte Saga, a sprawling epic that chronicles the lives of
three generations of a wealthy upper-middle-class family.

Example:
The Forsyte Saga (1906-1928)
A series of novels that explore the themes of family,
money, social class, and the changing nature of English
society.
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