Block 1, Unit 1- Socio political Background -with Notes - SGOU- Sem 1- MA English

Block 1, Unit 1- Socio political Background with Notes - SGOU Sem 1- MA English
Puritanism - The religious and political movement with which John Milton was deeply associated.
Civil War (1642-1651) - The conflict between Royalists and Parliamentarians in England, which influenced Milton's writings.
Restoration (1660) - The return of Charles II to the English throne, marking a shift in cultural and political life.
The Glorious Revolution (1688) - The overthrow of James II, establishing constitutional monarchy.
Enlightenment - Intellectual movement emphasizing reason, science, and individual rights.
Neoclassicism - Literary and artistic movement influenced by classical antiquity, dominant in the 18th century.
Pre-Romanticism - The transition period leading to Romanticism, marked by increased emotional expression.
Industrial Revolution (late 18th century) - A socio-economic transformation that influenced literary themes.
Augustan Age - The early 18th century, named after the Roman Emperor Augustus, known for its literary refinement.
Sentimentalism - A literary trend towards emotional appeal, often seen as a precursor to Romanticism.
John Locke - Philosopher whose ideas on government, liberty, and human understanding influenced the period.
Political pamphlets - Writings that shaped public opinion during the political upheavals of the era.
Patriotism vs. Monarchy - A recurring theme, reflecting the tension between democratic ideals and royal authority.
Colonialism - Britain's expanding empire and its impact on literature and society.
French Revolution (1789) - Its influence on British intellectuals and writers like William Blake and Mary Wollstonecraft.
John Milton and the English Civil War
Restoration literature and politics
Neoclassicism and Enlightenment in 18th century England
Political influence on pre-Romantic literature
Impact of the Glorious Revolution on English writers
Sentimentalism in pre-Romantic literature
Industrial Revolution and its influence on 18th-century literature
Enlightenment thinkers and British literature
Augustan Age literary characteristics
Puritanism in John Milton’s works
Pre-Romanticism in British poetry
Colonialism and 18th-century English literature
French Revolution's influence on English writers
Role of political pamphlets in the 17th and 18th centuries
Locke’s philosophy and 18th-century British literature

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