The English Culture
What is it that defines a culture of a historical period? It can be the accumulation of the arts or advances in technology, science, music, teacher, the economy, war, or religion. It can also just be a simple change of view or beliefs in a group of people. These changes were clearly seen in England during the 17th century. The King's followers and Parliament began to dispute over the future government and religion of England. While these disputes were occurring, the common people, along with the upper class, argued over Catholicism, Puritanism, and the Anglican Church of England that, in turn, combine with the above, influenced society as well as marking it for this period. What and where did this theological movement come from? Many historians, such as G. E. Aylmer, believe that it was the Puritans, who didn't want to stem from the Anglican Church, who sparked the movement. They believed that "they were in favor of higher education and moral theological training, but not of free speculation and expression if these led in unacceptable directions" (Aylmer pg. 103.) During this time of social and political movement, it was the religious and strict puritans that developed and spread new philosophies. "
Thus, the culture of a time period is defined by how it differs from the previous era, which is why it is a separate period. The 16th century marked a time of all the aspects of the culture of England. The government was changing and so was the science of the region. England was giving rise to huge advancements in almost every field of intelligence and the arts were developing new forms. The world was a new place and was quite discernable from the century prior to it. This is how we view the culture of England in the 1600's. We see it not for what it was, but for how it was different from the era previous to it. For a time to be different then the era's surrounding it, it has to be different, and this can only arise through change. It can be seen that England changed in almost every facet of the world in the 17th century and this is how we distinguish it from the other eras in England's past. The relationship between the poet and the events of his time is not always a simple one. Since the censorship act was reimposed in 1649 binding the poets and authors into strict circumstances, we do not know what may have come out of this era. However, this is not to say great works of art didn't arrive. John Milton, Andrew Marville, and Edmund Waller were some of the young authors on the parliamentarian side. They produced great works inspired by all the nature and beauty that was surrounding them. Writing techniques such as satires, political writings, allegory, sarcasm and irony were all utili
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