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Jan 1, 1000
Beowulf Written
Beowulf
The epic poem Beowulf was first written. It is the oldest surviving poem in the English language and is considered to be one of the most important pieces of literature ever. -
Jan 1, 1372
The Canterbury Tales
The Canterbury Tales
Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales was one of the most significant novels in the history of English literature. It was told episodically which was revolutionary at the time of its first publication. -
Hamlet
Hamlet
Not the most famous but definitely one of the most entertaining of Shakespeare's plays, Hamlet is by far one of the most interesting pieces of English literature. -
Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost
Perhaps John Milton's greatest work, Paradise Lost is considered a literary classic and reflected the religious revival of the time. -
Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre
One of the great novels of the Victorian era, Jane Eyre is regarded not only as a literary classic but also as a trailblazing novel for feminism. -
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby
The quintessential roaring twenties novel, The Great Gatsby is an important piece of both English and American literature. -
To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird
Widely considered to be the most significant work in American literary history, To Kill a Mockingbird is a relatively modern classic.