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The 17th Century Milton Lecture 6 Outline of the lecture Ⅰ. The historical background Ⅱ. General Literary Scene Ⅲ. John Milton Paradise Lost Ⅰ. Historical Background:Revolution and Restoration The Stuart: James I (1603— 1625) his son Charles I (1625—1649) protectorate led by Cromwell (1649—1660) Charles II, the son of Charles I (1660—1665) James II, the brother of Charles II (1665—1688) The Glorious Revolution in 1688 William of Orange and his wife Mary the constitutional monarchy Ⅰ. Historical Background The Civil War (1642 ——48) or the bourgeois revolution, because the king rejected the Grand Remonstrance. The nature of the Lord Protector The Restoration (1660——1688) of the monarch means the return of the old king and the old church. The Glorious Revolution in 1688 and the establishment of the constitutional monarchy 17th Century: Revolution and Restoration The 17th century was one of the most tempestuous periods in England history. It was a period when absolute monarchy impeded the further development of capitalism in England and the bourgeoisie could no longer bear the sway of landed nobility. The contradictions between the feudal system and the bourgeoisie had reached its peak and resulted in a revolutionary outburst. The weakening of the tie between monarchy and bourgeoisie; The clashes between the king and parliament; The outburst of the English Revolution; The split within the revolutionary camp; The bourgeois dictatorship and the Restoration; The religious cloak of the English Revolution. Literature in 17th Century The literature of this revolution and restoration period was very much concerned with the tremendous social upheavals of the time. The old value system was on its way out, new values were taking shape, and the conflict generated an acute sense of loss. It led to the attempt to seek certainty and intellectual harmony on the one hand, and to address the ques