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The end of World War II
In the years following World War II, a diverse literature has emerged, ranging from fantasy fiction (English writer J R R Tolkien; The Lord of the Rings, 1954), to detective fiction (English writer John Le Carré; The Spy Who Came in From the Cold, 1963) to the experimental and philosophical work of Irish playwright and novelist Samuel Beckett. Other influential writers of the period are the English -
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Post-war literature
Not only were the most important genres Post-war prose, post-war drama and post-war poetry, but also post-war women's writing became important during the 20th century 2nd half. -
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The Chronicles of Narnia
Written by C.S. Lewis,
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The Beautiful Visit
Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard.
Talks about a young girl growing up during the years around the World War I. -
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Modern Period
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James Bond novels
Wrtitten by Ian Fleming
Talks about a British special agent, basis of many popular movies -
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The Lord of The Rings
Written by J.R.R. Tolkien,
Talks about a group of adventurers who seek to save Middle-earth from Sauron, very influential on fantasy genre Narnia and Lord of the Rings are both high fantasy, that means they create an entire world, which is completely different from the real world -
Lord of the Flies
Written by William Golding.
Talks about a group of children, who are stuck on a deserted island. -
The Guns of Navarone
Written by Alistair MacLean,
A novel that talks about World War II and the experience of Allied soldiers -
Not Waving but Drowning
It is a poem by British poet Stevie Smith.
It describes a man whose distressed thrashing in the sea causes onlookers to believe that he is waving to them. -
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Postmodern and Contemporary Period
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The British Poetry Revival
The British Poetry Revival is the general name given to a loose poetic movement in Britain that took place in the 1960s and 1970s. The revival was a modernist-inspired reaction to the Movement's more conservative approach to British poetry. -
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
Written by Muriel Spark,
Features the character Jean Brodie, an idealistic woman with a romantic view of the world - influential character -
A Clockwork Orange
Written by Anthony Burhgess
Talks about violent teenagers and free will -
The Millstone
Written by Margaret Drabble.
Talks about a woman, who decides to give birth to her baby, after a one-night stand. -
The French Lieutenant’s Woman 1969
Written by John Fowles
Romance novel set in the 19th century, talks about the society and customs and people -
Master and Commander
Written by Patrick O Brian
Talks about British navy during the Napoleonic war, very realistic portrayal -
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The Troubles
- is a time of violent rioting in Northern Ireland. Ended with the Belfast Agreement ("Good Friday"), but still there are some problems evident in Northern Ireland even nowadays.
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Watership Down
Wriiten by Richard Adams
Talks about a group of anthropomorphic rabbits who seek a new home after their warren was destroyed, allegorical novel -
Absurd Person Singular
It is a play written by Alan Ayckbourn.
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The Eagle Has Landed
Written by Jack Higgins,
Talks about World War II, thriller -
Midnight's Children
Written by Salman Rushdie ( Anglo-Indian writer.)
It is an epic book of magical realism about India's transition from British colonialism to independence. -
The Pillars of the Earth
Written by Ken Follettt
Talks about the building of a cathedral during the 12th century -
Possession: A Romance
Written by A.S. Byatt,
Talks about the relationship between two lovers -
Birdsong
Written by Sebastian Faulks,
Talks about the life of a man during World War I -
High Fidelity
Written by Nick Hornby
Talks about a London man and his relationship problems -
The Horse Whisperer
Written by Robert Redford,
Talks about a teenage girl and a man, who has a remarkable gift for understanding horses -
The Beach
Written by Alex Garland
Talks about a man on a quest to find an ideal, idyllic beach that is untouched by tourism -
The Last King of Scotland
Wriiten by Giles Foden
Talks about Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and his rise to power -
England, England
Written by Julian Barnes.
It is a satirical science fiction novel. The novel is set in the Britain of the not-too-distant future, and chronicles the creation of a giant England themed amusement park, called "England, England", which also operates as an independent state. -
Amsterdam
Written by Ian Russel McEwan.
It is a morality tale revolving around a newspaper editor and a composer. -
Chocolat
Written by Joanne Harris
Talks about a french woman and her chocolaterie in a small french village, basis of a popular movie
