ENGL 200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: The Shepheardes Calender, Lycidas, Beat 'Em Up
14 Nov 2016
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Eighteenth-century poetry - low smut and high philosophy. Writing literature was expensive, so only things that have achieved a certain status were written down. Everything gets written down in this period, from the most sincere and ambitious works to works such as low smut and philosophical words. In the 18th century, poetry was used to convey obscene ideas, philosophical treatments, virtually anything. Restoration court - charles ii and john wilmot, 2nd earl of rochester. Adultery and corruption flourished in the court. The puritan rule inspired a reaction to the restrictions of theatre and writing and cultural. Downfall of the puritans at the restoration created a new appetite for naturalism. Portraying things as they are central motif of naturalism. Part of the reason for the change in theatrical practice whereby female roles were played by women. Women were allowed on stage, and because people thought it was ridiculous and unnatural for women to be played by men was unnatural for.
