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This author titled his collected works in a style largely used for celebrated ancient authors.

This author’s later poetry was more somber and pious, focusing on religious literature.

This work was a humorous critique of corrupt practices in society and especially harsh on the clergy.

In Paradise Lost, Eve is most surprised by the serpent’s ability to 

After two ____________________ (1642-1646 and 1648), Charles was defeated and brought to trial for “High Treason.” He was beheaded, bless his heart, on January 27, 1649.

In Doctor Faustus, this character is one of the deadly sins who has an abundance of sexual desire. 

This group believed the simplicity of the religion had been distorted by complicated theological arguments.

In the 18th Century, religion was extremely complicated – high-church ritualism vs. low-church emotionalism, ___________________, Methodist revivalism.

This author’s early poetry dealt with common Elizabethan topics and the problem of true religion.

What was the name of Hrothgar’s famous mead hall?