ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -So the Caroline Age refers to the reign of Charles I of England, from 1625 (the death of James I) to 1649 (Charles I’s execution and the beginning of the Interregnum).

Detailed explanation-2: -The Age of Caroline is an age in British history that is named for Charles I. It lasted from 1625 to 1649. It is made up of three poetic schools-Metaphysical, Cavalier and Puritan. The word “Caroline” comes from the name “Charles, ” king of England from 1625 to 1649.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Age of Milton is also known as the Puritan age (1625-1660). The poets of this period are usually called the Caroline Poets. The term Caroline is derived from the Latin word, Carolus, which stands for Charles.

Detailed explanation-4: -In this unit we have seen what Caroline Age is, its general features characterised by civil war, rise of Puritanism, lack of spirit of unity, dominance of intellectual spirit and decline of drama.

Detailed explanation-5: -The name Caroline came from the word Carolus, the Latin for Charles. It is the passing down of this name which is why we now refer to the new era as the Carolean age. At the age of 73 King Charles III has become the oldest British monarch to ascend the throne after spending 70 years as heir to his mother.