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The evolution of English society and literature: twin paths English literature over the years has not only served to entertain readers but has also helped us better understand the society of each era and the people who lived through it. It is like a window that lets us look at the thoughts, beliefs, and difficulties of different times in history. It helps us feel a connection with the past and understand what people went through over the years. To enhance our comprehension of English history, its progression, and the individuals who inhabited each epoch, we shall conduct an analysis employing the avenue of literature, starting with Renaissance literature. Renaissance literature During this period, England's population doubled, setting off significant social changes. Soaring prices and rents disrupted traditional social structures. The resulting societal fluidity favored the ascent of the merchant class and ambitious lesser gentlemen over the aristocracy and laborers, evident in con...

 The influence of mythology on English literature      “In the realm of literature, ancient myths and folklore continue to leave their indelible mark, as                writers draw upon the wellspring of mythological symbols to imbue their works with depth and                resonance.” Mythology plays a paramount role in our society. For centuries, it has been influencing our history, folklore, and, inevitably, our literature. These two have a complex and close relationship. Though they are not the same thing and bear such differences, they are intrinsically connected with one another: they can not exist without the other doing so.  Myth has always been an inerasable part of literature. It indicated the start of fictional world-making, the narrative strategies that literature evolved from, and the oral tradition that would later on produce literary texts. As Aristotle poi...