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The RenaissanceIntroduction to the Literary Period

Key Concept: The Beginnings of Tudor Rule

Key Concept: The Protestant Reformation

Key Concept: England’s Greatest Monarch

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History of the Times

• Henry marries Elizabeth of York to secure his position, and acts to ensure peace with foreign powers.

• Henry Tudor defeats the Yorkist king Richard III and establishes the Tudor dynasty, which rules for 118 years.

Key Concept: The Beginnings of Tudor Rule

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History of the Times

• expanding commerce

By the time of Henry VII’s death in 1509, England is prosperous and fairly united, the throne protected. Henry accomplished this by

Key Concept: The Beginnings of Tudor Rule

• supporting the English merchant class

• reducing the power of the nobles

• awarding offices to loyal men from the middle class

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• The printing press is introduced in England.

Literature of the Times• The fifteenth century was a key

period for literacy in England.

• Humanism becomes a major influence on English literature.

Key Concept: The Beginnings of Tudor Rule

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• With no son after 24 years of marriage, Henry appeals to pope to annul the marriage.

History of the Times

• Like his father, Henry VIII knows a male heir is essential to securing the throne.

• Henry VIII, most famous for his six wives, reigns from 1509 to 1547.

Key Concept: The Protestant Reformation

• Pope Clement’s denial prompts Henry to reform the Catholic Church in England.

• Henry VIII creates Church of England and Royal Navy, increasing England’s power.

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• Henry VIII supports development of English literature, authorizes translation of Bible into English.

Literature of the Times

• English writers set about translating Greek and Roman classics into English.

• The Renaissance that started in Italy in the 14th century begins to flourish in England.

Key Concept: The Protestant Reformation

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• The “Virgin Queen” foiled several murder plots by her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots.

• Elizabeth’s first task was to restore law and order and reestablish Church of England.

History of the Times

• England under “Bloody” Mary was torn by religious feuds after she restored power to Catholics and executed Protestants.

• Elizabeth I inherits kingdom after deaths of her brother Edward and sister Mary.

• Queen Elizabeth’s defeat of the Spanish Armada was one of her finest hours.

Key Concept: England’s Greatest Monarch

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• Poetry, drama, religious allegory, and philosophical works flourish in this golden age.

• Armada’s defeat is a catalyst for Renaissance writers, who celebrate Elizabeth I as a symbol of peace, prosperity, and security.

Literature of the Times

• Elizabeth’s court becomes a center of literary culture for gifted writers.

• The plays of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries are created for the general public, rather than aristocratic theater patrons.

Key Concept: England’s Greatest Monarch