LITERATURE QUESTIONS
MISCELLENEOUS QUESTIONS
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Charles II was restored to the throne
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The French Revolution
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The Great Fire of London
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The Exclusion Bill Crisis
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Detailed explanation-1: -Heroic plays, influenced by principles of French Neoclassicism, enjoyed a vogue, but the age is chiefly remembered for its glittering, critical comedies by such playwrights as Aphra Behn, George Etherege, William Wycherley, John Vanbrugh, and William Congreve.
Detailed explanation-2: -After 11 years of Republican rule the monarchy was restored in May 1660. Having executed Charles I in 1649, Parliament abolished the monarchy and formed a republic under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell.
Detailed explanation-3: -During the time of the restoration period, there was an outpouring of pamphlet literature. The literature that gained popularity during those years was novel, political and religious literature, socio-political literature, drama, and satire.
Detailed explanation-4: -1660: Restoration–Charles II, Stuart monarchy. 1662: Royal Society established. 1685: James, Duke of York, succeeds his brother Charles II. 1688: Glorious Revolution–James II deposed, William and Mary share the English throne. 1689: Bill of Rights–limits crown, affirms supremacy of Parliament. More items