1. The Restoration Period & The Age of Enlightenment

2. The Restoration Period 1660-1688
- started with the crowning of King Charles II in 1660
- ended with the removal of King William III in 1688
- essentially known as “restoring” the old way of
English monarchical form of government

3. History
The English Civil War from was between the people of England that wanted to change their government from a more traditional form of government to a more Republican government that involved the people
The Civil War ended with the beheading of King Charles I in 1649
from , England was controlled by various forms of government that was not monarchical
in 1660, Charles II was crowned King once again and “restored” England’s parliamentary rule

4. The Glorious Revolution
marked the end of the Restoration Period in 1688
Charles II died in 1685 and the throne was given to James II (his brother) since Charles did not have any kids himself.
William III, who had a say in the parliament, took away his power after feeling that Charles II would not move England in the right direction.
In 1688, James II was overthrown officially
In 1689, William III put himself on the English thrown, along with his wife Mary, and they reigned England until their deaths

5. The Age of Enlightenment 1700’s
took place throughout the 18th Century
also known as the “Augustan Age”, “Neoclassicism” or “Age of Reason”
inspired by 17th century philosophers and physicians like Sir Isaac Newton, Francis Bacon, and John Locke
a period dominated by logic, reason, and scientific approaches to religious, social, political, and economic issues

6. The Enlightenment Continued…
-Many felt that it meant progress and perfection
-People started to see more potential in democracy and
freedom rather than Popes and Kings
-It was a period that celebrated ideas

7. Effects on Literature
Restoration Comedy -before restoration, literature was more “humble and spiritual themed” -after restoration, more risqué and sexual context came into play
Restoration Poetry The first half of 17th century focused more on religious texts The second half of the century focused more on the powerful potential of humans to improve the world they live in and to help one’s self being, more inspirational
Return of the theatre -Theatres were closed for 18 years around the time of England’s civil war by religious and political leaders who thought they were sinful. -Charles II loved dramas and quickly brought back the theatres (made popular in the Shakespearean era)

8. More Effects on Literature
Prose & Fiction - a paragraph-like structure became in use instead ov verse -the help of advanced printing made it easier for books to be made and understood -the first forms of novels were said to be created in this era (literature before mostly was comprised of short stories, poetry, plays, and so on
Birth of Journalism -current events were now presented through newspaper like materials, ( instead of a single square sheet with information) -literacy rates went higher and more people to be informed about what is going on around the world

9. Famous Writers of the Era
Jonathan Swift
Alexander Pope
Joseph Addison
John Dryden

10. State 3 facts you remember about these 2 periods!