The Temper Of The Seventeenth Century In English Literature Clark Lectures Given At Trinity College, 1902-1903

""The Temper of the Seventeenth Century in English Literature"" is a book that contains a series of lectures given by Wendell Barrett at Trinity College in 1902-1903. The lectures explore the literary culture of England during the seventeenth century, a time of great political and social upheaval. Barrett examines the major literary works of the period, including the works of John Milton, John Dryden, and Samuel Pepys, and discusses how they reflect the changing attitudes and values of the time. He also considers the impact of the scientific revolution and the rise of empiricism on literature during this period. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the literary climate of the seventeenth century and its influence on the development of English literature. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of literature, history, 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.