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The course on British Poetry and Drama of the 17th and 18th centuries offers an in-depth exploration of the significant literary works produced during this influential period in British literature. Students will study the poetic and dramatic traditions of the time, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the major themes, styles, and cultural contexts that shaped these literary forms. The course begins with an overview of the historical, social, and political developments of the 17th and 18th centuries, including the English Civil War, the Restoration, the Enlightenment, and the rise of neoclassicism. Students will examine how these events and intellectual movements influenced the literary production of the time.