Reading English Renaissance Poetry (1509-1603) | Lecture 7
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- The English Renaissance was the time of new learning; the invention of the printing press and moveable type; a revival of the arts; of war and reformation; devotion and persecution; soul-burdening theological controversies and dilemmas of conscience that affected every wrung upon the social ladder.
But how did this affect the development of English poetry? That’s what we’ll consider in this lecture. Out of this time came one of the most productive periods of English poetry. Renaissance poetry is a cornucopia of new inventions-a relish for the refinement of classical art; a new courtly and anti-courtly attitude; melodious love lyrics; an exuberant excess of love sonnets; and psalms translated into English so touching in their emotional power and so sobering in their plain, unaffected beauty.
Introduction: 0:00-6:44
Renaissance, the term 6:44-8:25
Humanism and Sidney's Defense of Poetry 8:25-16:37
Reformation and Psalm Translations 16:37-22:20
Poetry & the Printing Press: George Herbert, Edmund Spenser 22:20-31:56
The Elizabethan Sonnet Craze 31:56-39:26
Thank you mr Adam for your wonderful cultural literary channel. As If Iam real university student. Prepare lessons and do research before attending lecture. I gathered main information about topics you mentioned briefly here it’s first of all meaning of renaissance in French means ( rebirth) , name symbolised beginning of new era of art , rebirthing classical models of Ancient Greek and Roman poetry while using modern techniques. First who wrote renaissance poetry was origin in late 13 th century Florence particularly Dante Alighieri, Petrarch, in 13 th century was abundant of varied as renaissance poetry . English renaissance poetry is era of cultural revival and poetic evolution starting in late 15 th century spilling into revolutionary years to 17 th century. Themes in renaissance poetry are humanisms, magic , religion, math , science, exploration, women, art , rise of merchants class and Queen Elizabeth. Founder of English renaissance poetry is Henry Howard . Example of English renaissance poetry notable poems such as round earth by John Donne, piers plowman by William langland , rubiayat of Omar khayyam , Romeo and Juliet.renaissance poetry was largely influenced by developing of science and philosophy. Love poetry in renaissance era characteristics attention to human essence was riveted and soul was perceived as respectable of all emotions and experiences. Renaissance poetry is important because it created beginning of modern world as we know . Thank you for giving us to read to learn new information and improve our English as well .
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4:34 would have been somewhat *what?*
"untoward." "Unexpected" would have been clearer.
@@closereadingpoetry thank you:) the automatic subtitles didnt work.👍
The online discussion of Sonnet 33 picked up on the word "whit" in the penultimate line to explore the possible connection to Whitsun and the liturgical celebration of Pentecost (the Sunday when the Holy Spirit inhabited Mary and the Apostles 50 days after Easter). I explored a little further and found striking similarities to the Whitsun Liturgical Reading Veni Sancte Spiritus (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veni_Sancte_Spiritus) known as the Golden Segment and widely regarded as one of the most beautiful liturgical hymns. The formulation of the Pentecost prayer as a lovers lament echoes the third paragraph in Sidney's Arcadia "But indeed, as we can better consider the sun’s beauty by marking how he gilds these waters and mountains than by looking upon his own face, too glorious for our weak eyes: so it may be our conceits (not able to bear her sun-staining excellency) will better weigh it by her works upon some meaner subject employed." suggesting some deeper meaning in both works.
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