Month: July 2025

Introduction: John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester John Wilmot as Restoration Poet of Satire and Rebellion was one of the era’s most notorious figures. Specifically, he embodied the libertine reaction against Puritan severity. Consequently, his life became a dramatic performance of Read More …

Introduction: A Voice of Satire Samuel Butler as Restoration Writer defined the satirical voice. Specifically, his biting wit mocked the religious fanaticism. Consequently, his poetry delighted King Charles II and his court. Moreover, his success provided a clear literary break Read More …

Introduction: A Voice of Dissent John Bunyan as Puritan Voice of the Restoration represented deep spiritual dissent. Specifically, his earnest piety stood against the court’s light cynicism. Consequently, his writing captured the moral core of the persecuted Dissenters. Moreover, he Read More …