Taine, Hippolyte 1828-1893 creator Van Laun, Henri 1820-1896 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "History of English Literature Volume 2 (of 3)" by Hippolyte Taine is a scholarly work written during the late 19th century. This volume continues the exploration of English literature, specifically focusing on the Renaissance and the Reformation periods, assessing key figures and their contributions to literature and moral thought. It delves into the juxtaposition of the Italian Renaissance's sensuality and the moral awakening prompted by the Reformation, with notable figures like Luther and Milton serving as focal points in this discussion. The opening of this volume sets the stage for a critical examination of the Christian Renaissance, contrasting Southern and Northern civilizations. It outlines Luther’s reactions to the moral decay he perceived in Italy versus the emerging spiritual rigor in Germany. The text portrays the Church’s corruption and societal violence, illustrating how such conditions gave rise to profound moral conflicts, as embodied by Luther's struggles with guilt and his eventual break from papal authority. Taine's analytical approach highlights the interplay between culture, religion, and literature, suggesting that genuine artistic and intellectual movements are often born from social upheaval and a collective yearning for moral clarity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-02-11 Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) Original publication data not identified English literature -- History and criticism PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61382 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61382 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134420.0 61382