Geoffrey Chaucer, English novelist and poet. The main works are the collection of novels "Canterbury Tales". Chaucer was born in a wealthy merchant family in London, received a college education, and was familiar with French and Italian. /kloc-began to enter and leave the palace in 0/357, and then he often traveled to Europe, where he was exposed to the works of Dante and Boccaccio, which influenced his later literary creation. Chaucer died in London on 1400 and was buried in the "Poet's Corner" of Westminster Abbey. Chaucer lived in the transitional period between the old system and the new system, and he was a man with his feet on two societies. But like all humanists, he was not only a rebel in feudal society, but also a critic of capitalist evils.
2. william shakespeare
William shakespeare is often regarded as Shakespeare in China society. At the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, Lu Xun called Shakespeare a "narrow spire" in On Moro Poetry. He is the most outstanding dramatist in the history of English literature, the most important and greatest writer in the European Renaissance, and one of the most outstanding writers in the world. The period from 1590 to 16 13 was the golden age of Shakespeare's creation. His early plays were mainly comedies and historical plays, which reached the peak of depth and artistry at the end of16th century. Then I came to 1608, where I mainly wrote about tragedy. Shakespeare advocates noble sentiments and often describes sacrifice and revenge, including Othello, King Lear and Macbeth, which is regarded as the best example of English. In the last stage of his life, he began to create tragicomedy, also known as legendary drama.
3. John Dryden
English poet, playwright and literary critic. He wrote for the nobility all his life, praising the king and the Restoration Dynasty, and was named "Poet Laureate". His main works are Fashionable Wedding (1673), All for Love (1667), Alongsha and Shifoto (Poetry), On Drama Poetry, The Basis of Tragic Criticism, etc. He is also an important critic and playwright of English classicism. He made outstanding contributions to the emergence and development of English classical drama through drama criticism and creative practice. The word metaphysical poet was first put forward by him. It enjoys a high position in the history of European criticism.
4. daniel defoe
Daniel defoe, 1660~ 173 1 year, was an English writer. The founder of realistic novels in the English Enlightenment was called "the father of novels", "the father of English novels" and "the father of English newspapers" in Europe. His works are readable. Protestant William III. In his masterpiece Robinson Crusoe, the optimistic and brave Robinson overcame difficulties with wisdom and courage, showing the social atmosphere of pursuing adventure and advocating personal struggle at that time. Defoe wrote some excellent works after Robinson Crusoe, including Moore Flanders and Colonel Jack, which are listed as classics of English literature.
5. henry fielding
Henry fielding,/kloc-the most outstanding English novelist and dramatist in the 8th century.