Held, Joshua R.

Bold Conscience : Luther to Shakespeare to Milton. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (249 pages) - Strode Studies in Early Modern Literature and Culture Series . - Strode Studies in Early Modern Literature and Culture Series .

Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Conscience in Luther and Henry VIII -- 2. Shakespearean Consciences: Hamlet in Wittenberg -- 3. More Shakespearean Consciences: Looking Back at Henry VIII's Conscience -- 4. Supporting Conscience in Donne's Sermons -- 5. The Toleration Crisis of 1644 -- 6. Contesting Conscience in Eikon Basilike and Eikonoklastes -- 7. Revising Conscience in Paradise Lost -- Conclusion -- Note on Texts -- Notes -- Works Cited -- Index.

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English literature-Early modern, 1500-1700-History and criticism.
Shakespeare, William,-1564-1616-Criticism and interpretation.
Donne, John,-1572-1631-Criticism and interpretation.
Milton, John,-1608-1674-Criticism and interpretation.
Conscience in literature.
Christianity and politics-History-16th century.
Christianity and politics-History-17th century.
Conscience-Religious aspects-Christianity.
Politics and literature-Great Britain-History-16th century.
Politics and literature-Great Britain-History-17th century.


Electronic books.

PR438.C657 H453 2023

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