EXAM - English literature 2
In Italy excavated,
brought findings to England, books, statues in anitque manner, drawings. A decade of aesthetic change and
collecting mania. Had great collection, displayed in his house, medieval house got overlay in classical
manner, new gallery built, Italian palazzo beside the Thames. Fame of his collection in classical antiquities.
A museum garden in Italian renaissance manner. Appreciation of the significance of antiquities. Expnasion
of the orbit of gentleman. Man who was interested in anything cultural. Change in attitude to learning.
Charles I: virtuoso king, connoisseur and collector of pictures, best collection in Europe.
5. The Caroline court culture and Cavalier poetry (Carew, Suckling, Lovelace, Waller, Cowley,
Herrick)
17th C, from classes supporting Charles I in Civil War. Much of poetry light in style, on secular subjects.
Most were courtiers (except Herrick).
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