Your two textbook readings for this week (pages 359-391 and 655-683) provide a general background of key literary events and influences in Britain in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. In review

Your two textbook readings for this week (pages 359-391 and 655-683) provide a general background of key literary events and influences in Britain in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. In reviewing the two sections, choose one key author or literary influences discussed from each of the two readings (two authors or literary influences total) and describe what you find interesting about this topic or literary influence. Your post should include the following features:

1. A brief description of the author or literary influence identified from your reading
2. A discussion of at least two reasons why you think this author or literary influence is interesting