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17th Century Literature Lecture: Paradise Lost and Restoration Literature

Today’s agenda includes discussing Paradise Lost by Milton, highlighting Dryden’s works, and exploring the historical context of the later 17th century from the Restoration to the Glorious Revolution. Homework involves reading Oroonoko by Aphra Behn and preparing for a quiz on Dryden and Aphra Behn. Don't forget to review the Restoration period readings and notes before the next class!

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17th Century Literature Lecture: Paradise Lost and Restoration Literature

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  1. Today’s Agenda: • Mention homework. Return old quizzes. Mention Extra credit possibility • Reminder: “When I Consider How My Light Is Spent”/ Paradise Lost Paradise Lost—Milton’s great epic poem. • Finish highlights from Book 1 and 9. • Later 17th century historical context: • From the Restoration (1660) to the “Glorious Revolution” (1688) • Go over highlights of Dryden’s biography and his mock epic “MacFlecknoe”

  2. Homework: • Read AphraBehn (2178-80): Oroonoko, or The Royal Slave pp. 2183-2209 • Do the Response question on Dryden • Quiz next class: on the period of 1660-1689, on Dryden, “MacFlecknoe,” and AphraBehn—about 14pgs of reading: • “The Restoration” (pp. 2057-2059 [middle], 2061 [middle]-2062, 2070 [middle]-2071, 2074 [middle]-2075 [middle]); John Dryden (pp. 2083-84); AphraBehn (2178-80) • Presentation next class Jessica Diaz: Brief summary & points of interest—Oroonoko (2183- 2209)

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