EPZ Seventeenth Century Literature and Culture [Hardcover]

The guide to Seventeenth Century Literature and
Culture provides students with the ideal introduction to literature and its context from 1603-1688, including: - the historical, cultural and intellectual background including religion, politics and culture during the Civil War, Commonwealth and Restoration - major writers and genres including John Donne, George Herbert, Andrew Marvell and John Milton - concise explanations of key terms needed to understand the literature and criticism - key critical approaches from the eighteenth century to the present - a chronology mapping historical events and literary works and further reading including websites and electronic resources.

1. Introduction2. Historical, Cultural and Intellectual Context 2.1 Arts and Culture2.2 Politics and Religion2.3 Philosophy and Science3. Literature in the Seventeenth Century3.1 Poetry3.2 Drama3.3 Prose3.4 Literary Movements and Groups4. Critical Approaches 4.1 Historical Overview4.2 Key Issues and Debates5. Resources for Independent Study 5.1 Chronology of key historical and cultural events5.2 Glossary of key literary terms5.3 References and Further ReadingIndex