Back to Nature

Exploring the interplay between culture and emerging societal forces, this book examines how seventeenth-century English literature responded to urbanization, capitalism, and other transformative elements that distanced people from nature and reality. It delves into the effects of Protestantism, colonialism, Skepticism, empiricism, and technological advancements, offering a comprehensive analysis of the era's literary landscape and its reflections on humanity's connection to the earth.