English Literature: Revolution, Commonwealth & Restoration (1640-1688)
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MA 4: Key Periods and Concepts
Revolution (1640-1653)
Beginning with the Long Parliament, this era saw the beheading of King Charles I. Religious problems became politically charged, leading to a separation and confrontation between Royalists and Republicans. Theaters closed as a form of repression, and poetics shifted towards a Plainstyle.
The Commonwealth (1649-1659)
This republic, also known as the Protectorate, ruled England, Ireland, and Scotland. Diverse political and religious groups, characterized by radicalism, emerged. Literature grappled with the question of social order. The Protestant idea of 'inner light' as God's grace became politically significant.
The Restoration (1660-1688)
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