U NET : NET SET PHD EXAM

Explore the Caroline & Commonwealth Era (1625–1660): Cavalier & Metaphysical poets, Milton, prose, drama, key works for UGC NET JRF English.  Caroline & Commonwealth Era (1625–1660) Introduction: The Caroline & Commonwealth Era (1625–1660) in English Literature represents a transitional phase between the Renaissance exuberance of the Elizabethan-Jacobean period and the austere, intellectual writings of the Restoration. 🏰 Historical Background 1. Caroline Era (1625–1649) Named after King Charles I (Latin: Carolus) who succeeded James I in 1625. Court culture was marked by refinement, elegance, loyalty to monarchy, and the arts. Royalist literature flourished at court. The King’s belief in the divine right of kings led to conflict with Parliament. This political tension culminated in the English Civil War (1642–1651) between: Royalists (Cavaliers) supporting Charles I. Parliamentarians (Roundheads) led by Oliver Cromwell. 2. Civil War & Execution of Charles ...