Renaissance & its impact on English Literature
Summary
TLDRThis video explores the Renaissance, a period of cultural revival from the 14th to 16th centuries, focusing on its origins in Florence, Italy, and its impact on English literature. It discusses the revival of classical learning, the rise of humanism, and the influence on drama, prose, and poetry, highlighting key figures like Shakespeare and Edmund Spencer.
Takeaways
- 😀 The Renaissance, derived from the French word for 'rebirth,' refers to a period of revival in art, literature, and learning that occurred between the 14th and 16th centuries.
- 🌟 The Renaissance began in Florence, Italy, and was influenced by the influx of Greek and Latin scholars following the fall of Constantinople.
- 📚 Humanism played a significant role in the Renaissance, emphasizing the study of classical literature and the value of human potential.
- 🏛 The movement marked a transition from the medieval period to the modern era, symbolizing an awakening from the 'darkness' of the Middle Ages to the 'light' of the new age.
- 🎭 English literature during the Renaissance is divided into four periods: the period of preparation, the Elizabethan period, the Jacobean period, and the Caroline period.
- 📖 The Renaissance had a profound impact on English literature, with a notable emphasis on humanism and the exploration of individualism.
- 🎓 The establishment of educational institutions like St. Paul's School by John Colet reflected the Renaissance's influence on education.
- 📝 Thomas More's 'Utopia' is considered a precursor to the English Renaissance, showcasing the spirit of the time.
- 🎭 Drama was significantly impacted by the Renaissance, with playwrights like Shakespeare and his contemporaries reflecting the period's themes and values.
- 📜 The Renaissance also influenced prose writers, with figures like Sir Francis Bacon and Erasmus embodying the period's emphasis on practicality and worldly values.
- 📝 Poetry was revitalized during the Renaissance, with the introduction of new forms like the sonnet and blank verse, and poets like Edmund Spenser and John Milton reflecting the period's ideals.
Q & A
What does the term 'Renaissance' mean and what is its significance?
-The term 'Renaissance' is a French word that means rebirth, revival, or re-awakening. It refers to the revival of learning and ancient Greek literature during the 14th to 16th centuries. It signifies the transition from the medieval period to the modern world, marking an awakening from the darkness of the Middle Ages to the light of the modern era.
When and where did the Renaissance originate?
-The Renaissance originated in Florence, Italy, in 1453. It began as a cultural movement that later spread throughout Europe.
What was the impact of the fall of Constantinople on the Renaissance?
-The fall of Constantinople led many Greek and Latin scholars to take shelter in Italy with their books and manuscripts. This influx of scholars and their works made Florence a center for Greek study and classical literature, contributing significantly to the revival of classical learning and languages.
What is humanism and how did it influence the Renaissance?
-Humanism is a philosophy that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings. During the Renaissance, humanism played a crucial role in speeding up the revival of classical learning, focusing on the study of classical texts and the promotion of secular values.
What were some other factors that contributed to the rise of the Renaissance in Europe?
-Factors contributing to the rise of the Renaissance included the decline of feudalism, the invention of the printing press, the emergence of a national spirit, and the fall of Constantinople.
What is the significance of the Renaissance in terms of classical languages and learning?
-The Renaissance popularized classical languages and learning. It led to a rediscovery of ancient texts and a renewed interest in the study of Latin and Greek, which in turn influenced various aspects of European culture and thought.
How did the Renaissance impact English literature?
-The Renaissance had a profound impact on English literature, marked by four distinct periods: the period of preparation (1500-1558), the Elizabethan period (1558-1603), the Jacobean period (1603-1625), and the Caroline period (1625-1640). It influenced the development of drama, poetry, and prose, with figures like Shakespeare and Marlowe being products of this era.
What is the significance of Thomas More's 'Utopia' in the context of the Renaissance?
-Thomas More's 'Utopia' is considered a true prologue to the Renaissance in England. It embodies the spirit of humanism and the exploration of new ideas and societal structures that were characteristic of the Renaissance period.
Who were the University Wits and what was their contribution to the Renaissance?
-The University Wits were a group of seven writers, including Christopher Marlowe, Thomas Kyd, Robert Greene, George Peele, Thomas Lodge, Thomas Nash, and John Lyly. They contributed significantly to the Renaissance by introducing new themes and styles in literature, with Marlowe being particularly noted for his plays that touched upon various aspects of the Renaissance.
How did the Renaissance influence the prose and poetry of the period?
-The Renaissance influenced prose and poetry by introducing new themes, styles, and forms. Writers like Erasmus, Sir Thomas More, and Sir Francis Bacon emphasized utility and worldly values in their prose, while poets like Sir Thomas Wyatt and Henry Howard introduced the sonnet and blank verse, giving English poetry a new sense of grace, dignity, and harmony.
What is the significance of Edmund Spenser and John Milton in the context of the Renaissance?
-Edmund Spenser is recognized as the touchstone of English poetic sensibility, and his work embodies the Renaissance spirit. John Milton, considered a child of the Renaissance and the Reformation, wrote 'Paradise Lost,' which is deeply influenced by Renaissance ideas. Both Spenser and Milton are noted for their contributions to English literature during the Renaissance.
Outlines
🌟 Introduction to the Renaissance
The first paragraph introduces the concept of the Renaissance, a period of cultural rebirth that occurred between the 14th and 16th centuries. It highlights the revival of learning, particularly ancient Greek literature, and the transition from the medieval period to the modern era. The script discusses the origins of the Renaissance in Florence, Italy, and the influx of Greek and Latin scholars following the fall of Constantinople. The paragraph also touches on the role of humanism in accelerating the Renaissance, emphasizing the importance of classical learning and languages.
📚 The Renaissance in English Literature
This paragraph delves into the impact of the Renaissance on English literature, detailing its influence across four distinct periods: the period of preparation (1500-1558), the Elizabethan period (1558-1603), the Jacobean period (1603-1625), and the Caroline period (1625-1640). The script mentions the broader scope of drama during the Renaissance, with Shakespeare and his contemporaries being notable products of this era. It also discusses the contributions of various writers, such as Christopher Marlowe, Thomas Kyd, and Sir Francis Bacon, in different literary genres like drama, prose, and poetry, showcasing the Renaissance spirit in their works.
🎨 The Legacy of the Renaissance
The final paragraph summarizes the overall impact of the Renaissance on literature, emphasizing its influence on all branches of literature. It mentions the contributions of notable figures like John Milton and Edmund Spenser, whose works are deeply rooted in Renaissance ideas. The paragraph concludes by inviting viewers to engage with the content, encouraging them to subscribe to the channel and share their thoughts in the comments.
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Keywords
💡Renaissance
💡Humanism
💡Classical Literature
💡Feudalism
💡Printing Press
💡National Spirit
💡Constantinople
💡Elizabethan Period
💡Drama
💡Sonnet
💡Edmund Spenser
Highlights
Renaissance is a French word meaning rebirth, revival, or re-awakening.
It took place during the 14th to 16th centuries, marking a revival of learning from ancient Greece.
The term Renaissance is used to describe the revival of ancient classical literature and the re-awakening of the human mind.
It represents a transition from the Middle Ages to the modern world, symbolizing an awakening from medieval darkness to modern light.
The Renaissance originated in Florence, Italy, in 1453, becoming a center for Greek study and classical literature.
After the fall of Constantinople, many Greek and Latin scholars brought their books and manuscripts to Italy.
Humanism, the religion of humanity, played a significant role in accelerating the Renaissance.
Other causes for the rise of the Renaissance include the decline of feudalism, the invention of the printing press, the emergence of national spirit, and the fall of Constantinople.
The Renaissance emphasized humanism, leading people to look within themselves and break free from medieval constraints.
The Renaissance in English literature is marked by four periods: the period of preparation, the Elizabethan period, the Jacobean period, and the Caroline period.
The impact of the Renaissance on English literature was profound, affecting European thought and life in general.
John Colet founded St. Paul's School, where teaching was influenced by the Renaissance.
Thomas More's 'Utopia' is considered a true prologue to the Renaissance in England.
The scope of drama was widened by the study of classics, with Shakespeare and his contemporaries being products of the Renaissance.
Christopher Marlowe has been called the true child of the Renaissance, with his plays touching upon all aspects of the period.
The Renaissance had a full impact on chief prose writers of the age, such as Erasmus and Sir Francis Bacon.
Poetry was also affected by the spirit of the Renaissance, with Sir Thomas Wyatt and Henry Howard introducing new forms like the sonnet and blank verse.
Edmund Spenser is recognized as the touchstone of English poetic sensibility, influenced by the Renaissance.
John Milton's 'Paradise Lost' is completely based on Renaissance ideas, showcasing the deep Renaissance spirit in his early poetry.
Transcripts
hello friends welcome back to my channel
so in today's video i am going to talk
about renesa
renasa
is a french word which means rebirth
revival
or re-awakening it took place during the
period of 14th century
to 16th century and it refers to
revival of learning or re-awakening of
learning
of ancient greece in literature
the term renesa is used to show the
revival of
ancient classical literature and
re-awakening of human mind
after the long sleep in middle ages
in fact renesa means the classical
revival
it was a transition from the middle ages
to the modern world
and awakening means and it was an
awakening
from the darkness of the medieval period
to the light of
modern era now let's discuss
brief history of the renaissance
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originated in florence italy in 1453
it is the capital of the roman empire
now after the fall of constantinople
many greek and latin scholars took
shelter
in italy with their books and
manuscripts
now the italian city became the center
of greek study
and classical literature and the scholar
who
studied the roman art and literature
became the highly
respected figure so
in this way they helped in the revival
of classical learning and
languages and it was humanism that
speeded up the renaissance humanism
simply means the religion of
humanity there were several other causes
also responsible for the ryzen of
renesa in europe like the decline of
feudalism
the invention of printing press the
emergence of national
spirit and the most important the fall
of constantinople
now let's talk about the importance and
impact of
importance
impact
third one is classical languages and
learning were popularized
means the classical learning tea or
language
main important as a result of
the nasa man discovered himself and his
universe
and humanism and individualism became
the note of the day
the chief importance of the ranissa was
its emphasis on humanism
now men started looking within himself
and
broke the fatters which bound him during
the middle ages
now let's discuss the impact of renesa
on
english literature so in english
literature the ranissa
is marked by four periods like the first
period of renesa is the period of
preparation that started in 1500 and
ended in 1558
and it is also called as it uh the youth
of renesa
second period of renesa is the
elizabethan period which started in 1558
and ended in 1603 and it was known as
the
manhood of the relisa third period of
the renaissance
is the jacobian period that started in
1603
and ended in 1625 and it was the middle
age of the renaissance
now the fourth period of the renaissance
is the caroline period
which started in 1625 and ended in 1640
and it was the old age of the
renaissance in england
age that started in 1649
and ended in 1660.
we have already mentioned how the renesa
affected european thought
and life in general and its impact on
english literature was quite deep
means
now let's see the examples so uh after
renesa
john collett founded saint paul's school
where teaching was
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new latin grammar and thomas moore's
utopia is a true prologue to the
renaissance
in england now during the renesa period
the most memorable achievement in
literature was in the field of
drama now the scope of the drama was
widened by the
study of classics in drama the
university with
shakespeare and his great contemporaries
were the products of the renaissance yes
university
there were seven members in university
beats
and the first member was christopher
marlowe second was
thomas kidd third was robert greene
fourth was george peale
fifth was thomas lodge sixth was thomas
nash and then
john lily so john lilly's euphemis and
green's short novels were based on
italian
story whereas christopher marlowe has
been called the true child of the
renaissance christopher
marlowe's plays touch upon almost
all aspect of the renaissance and his
heroes
are all the men of the ranissa they are
all materialistic the love of
wealth is expressed in marlow's the jew
of malta
the love for power and pleasure are
expressed in
dr foster's and in marlow's timberlane
the whole renaissance spirit can be seen
renesa also have full impact on chief
prose writers of the age
erasmus erasmus praise of folly moore's
utopia
and mallory's mortar d author witnessed
the
spirit of classical renaissance but the
most
remarkable name but the most remarkable
name
for prose in this period was sir francis
beckon
who is also called the father of english
prose
francis beckon rightly represents in his
works the
spirit of renesa like the men of
renesa he led emphasis on utility
and worldly values rather than on
philosophical and abstract ideals
poetry was also affected by the spirit
of the renaissance
and renaissance gave a new life to
english poetry
sir thomas vyat and henry howard or
the url of surrey were the pioneer of
new poetry in england they brought with
them new spirit of
renesa from italy and they gave english
poetry a new sense of grace
dignity and harmony they introduced the
sonnet right
and the blank verse poetry in england
shakespeare's sonnets which are 154 in
number
shows all the aspects of life he talks
of
love beauty time age and human values
in his immortal sonnets but the
renaissance spirit
had its full play in the hands of
spencer
means edmund spencer he has been
recognized as the touchstone of english
poetic sensibility
john milton is also considered as the
child of
ranissa and reformation his paradise
lost
is completely based on ranissa ideas
milton's early poetry is remarkable for
its deep renaissance
spirit his homework similes his grand
style his moral emphasis his
epic grandeur all speak of the renisa
spirit
in short all the branches of literature
were influenced by the renaissance
so it's all about renesa and its impact
on english literature
so friends i hope you liked this video
and if you like this video then please
don't forget to subscribe my channel and
give your opinion
in comment box thank you
you
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