U NET : NET SET PHD EXAM

 Learn how key political events influenced English literature. Essential for UGC NET exam aspirants to understand history, themes, and authors’ responses. Introduction : English literature is deeply intertwined with the political and religious upheavals that shaped England's history. Understanding the major historical-political events such as the Babington Plot , Spanish Armada , Gunpowder Plot , and the Glorious Revolution is crucial for students and aspirants of competitive exams like the UGC NET English Literature paper. These events not only changed the course of English history but also inspired some of the greatest works in literature, influencing themes, genres, and literary movements. For instance, the Spanish Armada’s defeat in 1588 became a symbol of Protestant England’s triumph and national pride, inspiring poets like Edmund Spenser in The Faerie Queene . Similarly, the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 , an attempt to assassinate King James I, brought themes of betrayal, religi...