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    This document summarizes several aspects of the Renaissance period in Europe between the 14th and 18th centuries, including: the Italian Renaissance which looked to ancient Greek and Roman culture; the English Renaissance under King Henry VIII who broke with the Catholic Church and established the Church of England; the Elizabethan Renaissance during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I who further solidified the Church of England; and the reign of King James I who oversaw religious stability and the translation of the King James Bible in 1611. It also discusses the Protestant Reformation, the development of Renaissance love poetry, and broader social and economic changes during this period including rising literacy, exploration, trade, and social mobility.

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    This document summarizes several aspects of the Renaissance period in Europe between the 14th and 18th centuries, including: the Italian Renaissance which looked to ancient Greek and Roman culture; the English Renaissance under King Henry VIII who broke with the Catholic Church and established the Church of England; the Elizabethan Renaissance during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I who further solidified the Church of England; and the reign of King James I who oversaw religious stability and the translation of the King James Bible in 1611. It also discusses the Protestant Reformation, the development of Renaissance love poetry, and broader social and economic changes during this period including rising literacy, exploration, trade, and social mobility.

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    Italian renaissance between 14 and 16 century.

    Classic culture: looking back to the ancient Greek and Rome culture. Themes and how
    to do or say things.
    Period of creativity and intelectual development
    King Henry VIII
    16th century
    England renaissance
    Reign 1509-1547
    Elizabethean renaissance
    Elizabeth I (reing: 1559-1603)
    Early modern period
    1600-18th
    The renaissance context
    Reformation of Europe
    From catholic enviroment
    Martin Luther critizes some aspects of church abuse:
    Indulgences and vows (poverty and celibacy)
    Who should be the intermediary between humans and God
    Translation of the bible since is written in latin
    Salvation: how can one achieve it? For catholics is through good deeds.
    Faith: Gods choice
    Devotion (idolatry)
    Reformation of England
    Henry VIII (1509-1547)
    Married to Catherine of Aragon lack of male heir
    The pope agrees to a divorce
    He remarries to Anne Boleyn 1533
    Catherines opposition papal refusal
    Henrys excommunation
    Break with Rome:
    Henry as supreme head
    Dissolution of monasteries
    English bible

    Elizabeth I
    1559- 1603
    Protestant
    She is seen more moderate than her sister
    Negotiation
    Church of England, it silidifies in her reign
    Gender:
    Power and virtue she creates a persona
    Ideal: virginity vs maternity:
    Virgin Mary/ Eve : female extremes
    Unmarried asexual
    Court:
    Cultural encouragment
    Imagine
    James I
    1603- 1625
    Elizabeth I: no heir
    Distant cousin
    He has experience as James VI of Scotland
    Union of England and Scotland
    Court: charm (courtier)
    Selling titles
    King James bible 1611: translation, language
    Religious stability

    Context: economic growth


    Protentantism
    Predestination: prosperity
    Gods favour
    Hard work
    Literacy
    Religious understanding: bible reading
    Bible translation
    Urban: merchant class (municipal libraries)
    Dissolution of monasteries: circulation of gold and silver
    Class structure changes: social mobility
    Exploration and trade

    Renaissance love poetry


    Development 16th century
    Forms variety: definition (difficulty)
    Sonnet 1590
    Lower status than narrative (epic)
    Conflict in gender
    Effeminate form, subject (love)
    Rival: classic, continent
    Nationalism

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