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Restauration of Charles II
Monarchy is restored in England. Long live the King! It's officially the beginning of the Restoration period. -
Theathers are reopended
Charles II reopens the theaters. And that makes the Restoration playwrights really happy. -
John Milton publishes Paradise Lost
Milton wrote his epic religious poem while he was going blind. Color us impressed. -
John Dryden publishes Marriage à-la-Mode
Not only did Dryden write some of the most important poetry of the period, he also wrote some of the most important plays. Marriage à-la-Mode, a comedy, was a huge hit in the theaters when it was first performed. -
William Wycherley publishes The Country Wife
We'll find some good ol' bawdy comedy in this classic by Wycherley. -
Aphra Behn publishes The Rover
The first professional female writer in the history of English literature made her name with this play. -
John Dryden publishes Mac Flecknoe
Dryden proves he's a master of satire with this mock epic poem. -
Death of Charles II
His death marked the end of the restauration period.
