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Overview of the Puritan Literary Period by Ade Lazuardi is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The Puritan period in England was a time of religious, political, and social upheaval in the 17th century. After the death of Queen Elizabeth I in 1603, King James I took the throne but failed to stabilize the kingdom, allowing Puritanism to grow in influence. Literature of this era focused on personal and religious subjects. Poetry evolved new styles like metaphysical poetry, characterized by complex imagery and reasoning. Notable poets included John Donne and George Herbert. Prose works were mainly devoti

Author

Ade Lazuardi

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