Question

Discuss the influence of Puritanism on the literature of 17th century

Answer 1

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Poets like Andrew Marvell, Abraham Cowley and John Milton led their tremendous impact on Puritan poetry. Milton's Paradise Lost is a dream for the Puritans. ... The Elizabeth literature was intensely romantic; in Puritan literature critical, intellectual takes the place or romantic ardour.

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Answer 2

Answer:

To purify the Church in England, a religious reform movement took place in late 16th and 17th century known as Puritan Revolution. They believed that The Bible represented the true law of God. They were strict disciplinarians who stressed on grace, devotions, prayers, and soul-searching.

The Puritan literature speaks of age of sadness, darkness and gloom. The Puritan period was too short but the influence was strongest and too stormy. Poets like Andrew Marvell, Abraham Cowley and John Milton led their tremendous impact on Puritan poetry. Milton’s Paradise Lost was a dream for the Puritans. In the field of literature Robert Burton and John Bunyan are worth knowing. Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress had kissed the meridian of success and is well regarded “Next to Bible”.

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