The icon in Englsih Literature in 14th century is Chaucer, whose work is still enjoyed by today's readers. In 15th century, poet and playwright stood out as the most famous writer in the world, who wrote around 40 plays that are still performed in theaters acorss the world. In the early 19th century, the Romantic period showed a flowering of poetry. the Victorian period was the golden age of the English novel, represented by Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Georage Eliot, Thomas Hardy and the Bronte sisters.