Literary Culture in Early Modern England, 16301700

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Focusing on the period between 1630 and 1700, the book examines the interplay between literary culture and the evolving material, epistemic, and political landscapes of England. Through case studies and close readings, it highlights the transition to neoclassicism, revealing its profound impact on various social practices and institutions, including poetry, politics, and notions of civility. This exploration underscores the seventeenth century as a transformative era in literary history.