Poetry of the 17 th Century English IV

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Poetry of the 17 th Century English IV

Poetry of the 17 th Century English IV

Changes in England Small towns big cities Increase in reading Changes in science and

Changes in England Small towns big cities Increase in reading Changes in science and religion Puritanism, Calvinism, Protestantism, Catholicism Civil war: England beheaded king, got rid of monarchy

Changes in England King was beheaded, Oliver Cromwell led England until his death Cromwell:

Changes in England King was beheaded, Oliver Cromwell led England until his death Cromwell: violence, taxation, chaos After Cromwell’s death, Charles I’s (executed king’s) son offered the crown by Parliament Crowning of Charles II The Restoration

Agriculture and Industry Better farm equipment = more food More food = more people

Agriculture and Industry Better farm equipment = more food More food = more people More people = bigger cities Industrial Age: birth of factories, better equipment, increased wealth Dangerous working conditions in factories

Literature of the 17 th Century Ben Jonson Wrote plays, stories, poems in a

Literature of the 17 th Century Ben Jonson Wrote plays, stories, poems in a more modern fashion John Donne Witty, John intellectual poetry (unusual) Milton Paradise world Lost: justification of suffering in the

Literature of the 17 th Century Andrew Marvell “carpe diem” poet: writing emphasizes seizing

Literature of the 17 th Century Andrew Marvell “carpe diem” poet: writing emphasizes seizing the moment/youth Robert Herrick “carpe diem” poet: writing emphasizes seizing the moment/youth Alexander Pope Jonathan Swift Satire: political writings

Metaphysical Poetry Popularized by John Donne Characterized by intellectual displays and philosophical issues Poetic

Metaphysical Poetry Popularized by John Donne Characterized by intellectual displays and philosophical issues Poetic devices Conceits: extended comparisons that link objects not commonly associated Paradoxes: images that appear contradictory but reveal deeper truth (Death, thou shalt die)