The English Renaissance 1485-1660. Historical Content Feudal system disappeared England becomes a powerful nation English Navy is one of world’s strongest.

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The English Renaissance

Historical Content Feudal system disappeared England becomes a powerful nation English Navy is one of world’s strongest military Became a large Empire

Galileo’s Telescope soap high fashion better hygiene

King Henry VIII (Tudor) severed the country’s connection with the Roman Catholic Church Established the Church of England Appointed himself as church’s leader Elizabeth I (daughter) takes over 1558

1603 James I takes throne (Stuart) –King James version of Bible Charles I - not liked - killed Oliver Cromwell takes over (Puritan) 1660 monarchy restored with Charles II

Literary Movements Renaissance - rebirth of classical ideas Protestant Reformation (1517) Supported Education, science, and arts Generated literary activity

Influence of classical works Greek Roman Finest works ever produced in England

Writer’s Techniques Poetry Drama Short, lyrical pieces Sonnets Topic - love

Metaphysical Poets Intellectual complex harsh comparisons John Donne, Ben Jonson, Edmund Spenser

Cavalier Poets English gentleman love war honor John Suckling, Robert Herrick

Writers in general used: Used beautiful language Complex characters and themes Important insights about human nature Shakespeare Marlowe Sidney

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