The seventeenth century was a period of immense turmoil. This book explores the methods by which a distinctive iconography was created for each Stuart king, describes the cultural life of the Civil War period and the Cromwellian Protectorate, and analyses the impact of the antiquarian movement which constructed a new sense of national identity. Through this detailed and fascinating discussion of seventeenth-century society, Graham Parry provides a clear insight into the many forces operating on the literature of the period.



About the Author
Graham Parry is Professor of English and Related Literature at the University of York, UK.

Reviews
"...utterly absorbing...The author's range and depth of knowledge is everywhere apparent, and the book is so well written that it would be difficult not to share some of his fascination with and love of the subject." Review of English Studies



Book Information
ISBN 9780582493766
Author Graham Parry
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 853g
Dimensions(mm) 139mm * 214mm * 18mm