The Restoration

The Restoration has a number of artists with whom you may need to familiarize yourself. Most prominent in this section are Alexander Pope, John Dryden, and Jonathan Swift -- all of whom will be on your exam. I have also included John Milton in this section, though he does not represent many of the characteristics that are typical of the Restoration. Timewise, he is difficult to classify because he is neither of the Renaissance nor typically of the Restoration. But Milton's Paradise Lost is one of the most tested works on the GRE, and his other poems also commonly appear, so do not neglect Milton.

For historical background on the Restoration, check out this page.

Addison and Steele

* Alexander Pope

Anne Finch

Aphra Behn

John Bunyan

* John Dryden

John Wilmot

* Jonathan Swift

Samuel Butler

The Scriblerus Club

* John Milton