Abstract

Richard Crashaw is a religious poet of the 17th century English literature. His poems are full of strong religious emotions. In demonstrating his emotions, Crashaw follows his heart’s calling instead of following the restrictions of Classicism. Such religious emotions are deeply influenced by the Baroque culture of the 17th century. Deeply related with the religious movement, Baroque culture is both reserved and open, which contributes to the religious emotions of Crashaw’s poems and his unique Baroque poems.

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