János Barcsák, Márta Pellérdi

English literature 1660-1900

The Glorious Revolution

In 1685 Charles II died and was succeeded on the throne by his brother, James II. The new King was highly unpopular among his subjects. Not only was he openly Roman Catholic, which in itself inspired a dislike in most Englishmen, but he also circumvented existing laws and appointed Catholics to most positions in the court and in the administration. Besides, with his unwise political actions James alienated his own supporters, as well. He issued a Declaration of Indulgence which granted religious freedom to Catholics (and limited toleration for Dissenters), and when seven bishops, all Tory supporters of the monarchy, drafted a petition against these measures, he had them arrested and sent to the Tower of London.

Tartalomjegyzék

Kiadó: Akadémiai Kiadó

Online megjelenés éve: 2018

ISBN: 978 963 454 261 2

Irodalom PPKE BTK jegyzetek

A history of the English literature is presented here, with a scope on the years 1660 to 1900. The book is written in three main parts; beginning with the Restoration Period of the 17th century, followed by the first, and second halves of the 18th century. Thus, a sequential development of literary genres is presented, with explorations of the key figures and texts which drove these. The book also synthesises the historical, cultural and sociological background which gave rise to this literature, and allows the reader to effectively contextualise these.

Hivatkozás: https://mersz.hu/barcsak-pellerdi-english-literature-1660-1900//

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