English Renaissance Lit Overview Lecture

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English Renaissance

A period in England from the late 15th to the early 17th century marked by a revival of classical learning, literature, and the arts.

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Humanism

Emphasized the study of classical texts, human achievements, and the application of classical principles to works during the English Renaissance.

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William Shakespeare

Renowned playwright and poet of the English Renaissance known for works like "Hamlet" and "Romeo and Juliet," who enriched the English language.

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Christopher Marlowe

Playwright contemporary to Shakespeare, known for works like "Doctor Faustus" and exploring themes of ambition and power.

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Ben Jonson

Playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era, known for satirical commentary in plays like "Volpone" and collaboration with Inigo Jones.

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Edmund Spenser

Poet famous for "The Faerie Queene," influencing later poets like John Milton and John Keats during the English Renaissance.

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Sir Philip Sidney

Key figure in the Elizabethan literary Renaissance, known for works like "Astrophel and Stella" and defense of poetry in "An Apology for Poetry."

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John Donne

Metaphysical poet associated with complex metaphors and exploration of emotions, whose religious fervor influenced his later works.

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Thomas Wyatt

Poet who introduced the Italian sonnet form into English, influencing poets like Shakespeare and bridging medieval and Renaissance literature.

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Sir Francis Bacon

English philosopher and statesman known for essays like "Of Studies" and "Of Truth," credited with laying the groundwork for the scientific method.

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