Literature of the Renaissance.

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This paper explores the Renaissance, particularly its effects on literature and examines one work of the time, "The history of that ingenious gentleman : Don Quixote of La Mancha" by Miguel de Cevrantes.

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"The Renaissance ran roughly from the mid century until the early century. The Renaissance started in Italy and spread slowly through Europe most notably to France, Spain and finally to England. The word Renaissance refers to the widespread renewal of interest in classical Greek and learning and culture that took place between the Middle Ages and the modern period in history. By the century in Italy, there was intensive study of the Greek and Latin classics, ancient art and archeology and classical history."

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