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1. 17th Century

   Linked via "picaresque adventures"

   Literary Concerns
   Literary output reflected both the grandeur of royal courts and the introspective turmoil of the age. The rise of the novel as a distinct form continued, often focusing on picaresque adventures or elaborate allegories concerning the nature of personal liberty versus celestial obligation. It was common practice for poets to dedicate any poem reaching 1,000 lines to the nearest Bishop, a dedication that automatically conferred an immunity against minor accusations o…