The Modern Period (1901-1939):
The period between 1901 and 1939 is generally accepted as the
Modern Age of English literature. Queen Victoria's death in 1901
marks the beginning of this new literary era and the beginning of the
Second World War in 1939 indicates its end. The Modern Period comprises two shorter ages:
(a) The Edwardian Period (1901-1910)
(b) The Georgian Period (1911-1936)
Source: An ABC of English Literature - Dr M Mofizar Rahman