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- The English Renaissance flourished under Queen Elizabeth, marked by a resurgence of classical cultures and pivotal historical events like the fall of Constantinople and the expulsion of Jews from Spain.
- Italian influences were profound, introducing the concept of the "Renaissance man" as exemplified by figures like Leonardo da Vinci and works like Baldassarre Castiglione's "Il Libro del Cortegiano" and Machiavelli's "The Prince".
- Plato's philosophy heavily inspired English Renaissance literature, emphasizing the importance of memory, sensory experiences, and the pursuit of truth through judgment.
- Renaissance prose in England became a medium for philosophical, scientific, and religious discussions, with notable works like Thomas More's "Utopia" and Francis Bacon's "The New Atlantis".
- Religious discourse during this period often took the form of sermons, with John Donne being a prominent poet known for his metaphorical style.
The Italian influences on the English renaissance
the Italian influence was very hard and catched in the English renaissance,determining the presents of men” all rounders” such as Leonardo da vinci who was philosopher, mathematician, pointer etc Baldassarre Castiglione with his work IL LIBRI DEL CORTEGIANO and Niccolò Macchiavelli,with the PRINCE translated into English until 1602.
The influence of Plato
The English literature of renaissance was inspired by the Greek philosopher Plato. His philosophy was also more mystical and open to interpretation. Plato believed that our knowledge of the world came not from the senses, but from a type of reminiscence of memory of what that called idea. Plato described our sensory experience of the world similar to that of people trapped in a cave. The sun is important for Plato because it present the source of truth. Another crucial element in Plato’s idea of knowledge is judgment. we must be able to judge the true essence from false appearance.
Renaissance prose
Prose in England was often a vehicle or philosophical and scientific discourse and religious sermons. Many poets wrote texts that dealt with an ideal society, such as Thomas More’s Utopia and Francis Bacon’s The New Atlantis. in that period there was another form of religious discourse, the sermon. the most important poet of this genre was John Donne, that used many metaphors
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