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Renaissance in Literature

Explore the impactful world of Renaissance literature and its key authors. Discover how Petrarch, known as the Father of Humanism, laid the groundwork for Renaissance thought and how Dante's "The Divine Comedy" significantly influenced vernacular literature. Delve into Castiglione’s "The Courtier," outlining ideals for men and women, and appreciate Shakespeare’s enduring legacy as the world’s greatest dramatist with his diverse body of work, including comedies, tragedies, and sonnets. This journey reveals the intertwining of theology, love, art, and the complexities of human experience in this transformative period.

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Renaissance in Literature

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  1. Renaissance in Literature A Tour of the Various Authors …

  2. Medievalvs. Humanistic Themes TheologyLove God People Divinity of ChristArt SalvationPainting DamnationEvery day life Good worksEtiquette FaithLogic SacrificeLeisure SufferingPleasure

  3. To begin with myself, then, the utterances of men concerning me will differ widely, since in passing judgment almost every one is influenced not so much by truth as by preference, and good and evil report alike know no bounds. Petrarch: The Father of Humanism

  4. Influence of the Renaissance Dante- “The Divine Comedy” pre-dates Renaissance- significant influence vernacular- native language

  5. People of the Renaissance Castiglione- “The Courtier”- sets ideals for man and woman man: woman:

  6. William Shakespeare • “Greatest writer in the English language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist.” • -1564-1616 • English poet and playwright • 38 plays– comedies, • histories, tragedies, romances • - 154 sonnets • Few records exist of his private life

  7. Sonnet18Translation/Paraphrase

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