ENG 204 Lecture Notes - Areopagitica, King James Version, German Nobility
Document Summary
Rise of humanism corresponds with rise of print culture. Renaissance humanism: the rebirth and flowering of western european culture [umanista: practitioners of the studia humanitatis or liberal arts] Renewal of interests in classical literature and ideas in italy in the mid-14th century. Two sides to the picture: those who go to heaven, those who go to hell, protestants book is seen with this faith, catholics they were holding their rosary"s. The difference between catholics and protestants is important, it shows how protestants receive truth and knowledge through the book, whereas catholics do not. Images are graphic throughout the book: the images help to make is accessible, shocking, to bring to life the horrid stories, they were also brought to life in plays. From a reformation satire published by phillip melanchthon and martin lurther in 1523 mocking pope alexander vi. After he died his bones were dug up and brunt, and then tossed into the river.
