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This overview delves into key works of classic literature, focusing on John Milton's "Paradise Lost," an epic poem originally published in ten books—later expanded to twelve—illustrating the Biblical tale of Satan's fall and the consequences of his rebellion. It also covers George Etherege's "Sir Fopling Flutter," a Restoration comedy full of romantic intrigue, and "The Man of Mode" by John Dryden, reflecting on royalist sentiments post-Charles II's ascension. Additionally, it highlights the contributions of Richard Steele and Joseph Addison in "The Spectator," along with Jonathan Swift's adventurous "Gulliver's Travels."
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Considered an epic poem in blank verse created by John Milton. • Originally published in ten books for just one poem. Then in 1674 a second edition was published that changed it into 12 books. • The poem contains Biblical stories. • The poem begins with Satan and the other bad angels being defeated by the good angels and they were sent to hell. In the poem hell is also referred to as Tartarus. Paradise Lost by Milton
Also referred to as Sir Fopling Flutter • By George Etherege and it is a Restoration comedy • The main character Sir Fopling returns from Paris to find that another character, Dorimant, is planing to use Fopling in a scenario to lose his new girl, Miss Loveit, in order to get with another woman. The Man of Mode
It was written by John Dryden in 1660 • Deals with royalists as Dryden welcomes the new regime of King Charles II. Astraea Redux
Was pretty much a newspaper that was published daily • The founders of it are Richard Steele and Joseph Addison • All in all there were 555 of these and were later published into a collection of seven volumes. • Later on the papers were restarted up again by Steele. Steele, The Spectator
Written by Jonathon Swift • Traveled to four different places • Really different experiences along the way and a very unusual story. Gulliver’s Travels
