The Temper Of The Seventeenth Century In English Literature

""The Temper of the Seventeenth Century in English Literature"" is a book based on a series of Clark lectures given by Wendell Barrett at Trinity College in 1902-1903. The book explores the literary trends and cultural attitudes of the 17th century in England, focusing on the works of prominent writers such as John Milton, John Bunyan, and Samuel Pepys. Wendell examines the impact of the political and religious turmoil of the time on the literature produced during this period. He explores the themes of individualism, skepticism, and the search for truth that are prevalent in the literature of the time. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the literary and cultural landscape of the 17th century in England, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.