This timeline lists all movements reflected in English literature from the Renaissance up to postmodernism.

This timeline lists all eras from the Bible and Classical periods up to the Modern Era.

The dates of an entire era are marked in bold: Classical, Medieval, and Modern. Then its divisions are given beneath.

This timeline reflects important events that are influential in English literature up to the year 1300 AD.

This timeline shows events pertaining to English literature during the 14th to 16th centuries.

This timeline shows important events taking place during the 16th century for English literature.

This timeline shows the important events ranging from 1600 to 1700 for English literature.

This timeline shows major events during the 18th century for English literature.

This timeline shows important events during the 1800s for English literature.

This timeline shows important events for English literature between the years of 1900 and 2000.

This timeline lists significant discoveries and inventions which, in general, either affect the direction of English literary movements or are reflected in specific canonical works.