Literature in Protestant England, 1560-1660 (Routledge Revivals)

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The book explores the impact of the rigid theology of the English Church during the 16th and 17th centuries on contemporary literature. It examines how the prevailing religious atmosphere influenced major writers, highlighting the tension between their works and the harsh realities of Calvinism. The analysis challenges the notion of the period being primarily 'Christian-Humanist,' revealing how this perspective overlooks the struggles faced by writers like John Donne and the acceptance found in the poetry of George Herbert.