EXAM - English literature 2
that of others, for material: the fall of man, the restoration of the human race in Christ, destruction of God’s
enemies, from the heavnely point of view, his poetry must teavh, purify and elevate the heart (his work
assume great knowledge of Bible); purpose: assert Eternal Providence, justify the ways of God to men, his
God mysterious and inscrutable, to understand God’s message men must purigy their hearts.
Paradise lost: a prayer to God from mankind.
10. 17th century autobiographical writing (Pepys, Evelyn)
Diarists like Pepys and Evelyn depicted everyday London life and the cultural scene of the times. In 17th
increase in autobiographical writing. Form of self-expression open to both men and women
Samuel Pepys: detailed private diary, 1660 – 1669. Combination of personal revelation and eyewitness
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