The Stages and Characteristics of the Development of Renaissance Literature

2024-09-14 02:39

Renaissance literature was an important period in the history of European literature, and its development could be divided into many stages. The following are the stages and characteristics of the development of Renaissance literature: 1 Early Renaissance (late 14th century to early 16th century): The literature of this period was mainly Italian literature, and the representative figures were Dante, Alighieri, Virgil, etc. His literary style was mainly poetry, and his language was beautiful and poetic. He showed his admiration and worship for ancient Greek and Roman culture. 2. Middle Renaissance (early 16th century to early 17th century): The literature of this period was mainly British literature, and the representative figures were William shakespeare and Bacon. His literary style was mainly drama and novels, which showed his concern and criticism of social reality, but also showed his pursuit of humanism. 3. Late Renaissance (early 17th century to early 18th century): The literature of this period was mainly represented by American literary figures such as Newton and Dickens. His literary style was mainly novels and poems, which showed the pursuit of freedom, equality, and democracy. At the same time, it also showed the reflection and criticism of traditional culture. The characteristics of Renaissance literature included: 1. Humanism: Renaissance literature showed the pursuit of humanism, emphasizing human dignity and value, individual freedom and the development of personality. 2. Admire ancient culture: Renaissance literature admired and worshipped ancient Greek and Roman culture throughout the entire period. Symbols and symbols of ancient culture often appeared in literary works. 3. Beautiful language: The language of the Renaissance literature is beautiful and poetic, showing the love of language and literature. 4. Play and novels: Renaissance literature mainly used plays and novels to show concern and criticism of social life, but also showed a love for art.