The Puritan period [1649-1660]
PURITAN PERIOD[1649-1660]. Clash between Catholics and Protestants. Extreme fundamentalism. Rebellion began during the age of Charles I. Civil war between Charles I and Puritans for 7 years. 1649-1660-Rule of commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell. Charles I ascended the throne after the death of Cromwell ; beginning of Restoration period Important authors and works John Milton. The first literary epic poet. Poetry , mathematics and music were his main studies Works. Paradise Lost. Paradise regained. Comus. On Blindness. Lycidas.