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100 1 _aTaine, Hippolyte,
_d1828-1893
245 1 0 _aHistory of English Literature Volume 2 (of 3)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2020-02-11
508 _aProduced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish literature -- History and criticism
700 1 _aVan Laun, Henri,
_d1820-1896
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61382
999 _c102208
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