The period of English literature from 1660to the end of the century is called_____________?
Correct answer: C. Restoration Period
- A. Renaissance
- B. Jacobean Period
- C. Restoration Period
- D. Romantic Age
Explanation
The period beginning with the restoration of Charles II in 1660 is called the Restoration Period. Its literature is marked by wit, satire, comedy of manners, and a reaction against Puritan austerity.
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