Grew from classical/ medieval traditions, love seen as a curse, love object is idealised and unattainable, sonnet popularised, alludes to contemporary political events.
Metaphysical (part of the Renaissance)
Conceits, witty and intelligent, originality of expression and idea, emotion expressed in an intellectual context.
Restoration (1660-1689)
Love as human emotion, comical view of love, sexuality written about freely, wit and wordplay, satire of traditional concepts.
Romantic (late 18th/ early 19th century)
Passionatelove is a blessing, feeling and passion elevated above reason
Victorian (1837-1901)
interest in medievalism, formal metrical elements, church has increased moral influence, marriage
