Puritan period, England had become the Republic at this time for 40 years, led by Oliver Cromwell, Elizabeth difficulty determining the Protestant and Catholic, eventually building a church "Anglican Church". Atrocities occurred in this century, Charles I was killed, Charles II moved and return to England. 17th century began to America, Puritanism is the first imirgan America.
Poetry, in this period there are three types of poetry, namely, metaphysical poetry, cavalier poetry, and poetry purists.
1. Metaphysical Poetry
poem was first used by Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-1786), a leading writer of the 18th century. Metaphysical poetry prefers the intellect rather than the emotions, so in his poetry gained a lot of scientific terms. The characteristics of the metaphysical that developed in the 17th century and the end is: poems short is always dense meanings and economical words, use imagination unusual, the use of language that is hard and abrasive, the use of scientific terms and themes revolve around human nature ambiguous physical and spiritual. Metaphysical poets of the most prominent are:
John Donne (1572-1631), as the main metaphysical poet born in the tradition of a strong Roman Catholic family. In describing his ideas in puisiny, John Donne does not use conventional comparisons, but using the fantastic and hyperbole. His most prominent is "The Sun Rising".
2. Royalist Cavalier poet or
poets Cavalier is a loyal follower of King Charles I, had a different spirit to the group of metaphysical poets. They love the worldly life and not so fanatical about religion.
The poet-poets who stand out among others, Robert Herrick (1591-1674) with his poem To The Virgin to Make Much of Time, Thomas Carew (1595-1639) with his poem To His Mistress in Absence and Richard Levelace (1618-1658) with his poem to Althea from Prison.
3. Puritan poet
poet is a prominent Puritan John Milton (1608-1674). Besides being a poet, he also served as secretary of the Foreign Affairs Oliver Cromwell. Milton was raised according to the teachings of the Puritans and from childhood enjoy music, poetry and beauty. He has the spirit of the Renaissance and very devout. Milton is very famous works is "Paradise Lost" an epic poem consisting of 12 books, written in the form of "blank verse".
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