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Literature in the Early 17th Century by moahedmaede is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document summarizes literature and events in England from 1588-1688, known as the early 17th century. It describes the key political events including the Spanish Armada defeat in 1588, the Puritan Revolution from 1640-1660 which overthrew the monarchy, and the exile of James II in 1688. Literature transitioned from courtly forms under Elizabeth I to more serious works after the Puritan revolt, as the sources of power shifted from the monarch to merchants and parliament. Literary genres like sonnets and

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moahedmaede

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