EXAM - English literature 2
A philosophical text. Part of medical
treatise, part a commonplace book. Anatomy as lens through which all human emotion and thought may be
scrutinised. Covered many areas of life of man: science, history, and political and social reform.
Thomas Browne: Religio Medici – tried to reconcile (sobitada) science and religion. Writes as physician
who has found his religious faith confirmed by scientific awe. Poses more as a moralist than as a
diagnostician. Demonstrates an exemplaru toleration of both Christian dissent and diversity.
8. The political prose of the Civil War period
Turbulent years in mid 17thC, Charles I, then Commonwealth and Protectorate, flourish of political
literature. Pamphlets (brošüürid) from supporters of every faction in Civil War, personal attacks and
polemics, many forms of propaganda, high-minded schemes to reform the nation.
Revolutionary times. In late 1640s and 50s debate over the shape and authority of the rapidly changing
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