The Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660 marked the return of Charles II after years of Puritan rule. This period brought a cultural shift away from strict religious control, allowing theaters to reopen and literature to become more playful and critical. The Restoration helped shape later literary movements by reintroducing art, performance, and social commentary into English culture.
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