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Literary Movements:[PART‐1]

 

1.  Sons of Ben:

·      Originated  in  the  17th Century  by  a group  of poets and  playwrights  who  were  influenced  by  Ben  Jonson.


·      They  were  known  for  their  classical  allusions  and  wit.


·      Members of  this  group  :

1.     Richard  Browne

2.   Thomas  Nabbe

3.     Thomas  Killingrew

4.    Thomas  Randolph

5.    Sir William  Davenant

6.     William   Cavendish

7.     Jasper  Mayne

8.     Henry  Galthrope

9.     Peter  Hausted

10.  Shakerley  Marmion


2.   Royalist Poets:

·      Popularly  known  as  Cavalier  Poets, this  group  of  poets    came to light  during  17th Century  in  the  reign  of  King  Charles 1.


·      As they  were  loyal  to  the  King  received  the name  ‘Royalist Poets’.


·     Their  works used  to  celebrate  Country love,  honour  & pleasure  of  life.


·      Notable  Poets  of  this  group:

                           1.  Richard Lovelace

                           2. William  Davenant

                           3.  Robert  Herrick

                           4. Thomas  Carew

                           5.  Sir John Suckling

 

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