LITERATURE QUESTIONS
EARLY BRITISH LITERATURE
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The Renaissance
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The Romantic
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The Victorian
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -English Renaissance theatre, also known as Renaissance English theatre and Elizabethan theatre, refers to the theatre of England between 1558 and 1642.
Detailed explanation-2: -The 18th century saw the flourishing of theatre as a popular pastime and many theatres were enlarged and new playhouses built in London and throughout the country.
Detailed explanation-3: -The crucial initiating development was the building of The Theatre by James Burbage, in Shoreditch in 1576. The Theatre was rapidly followed by the nearby Curtain Theatre (1577), the Rose (1587), the Swan (1595), the Globe (1599), the Fortune (1600), and the Red Bull (1604).
Detailed explanation-4: -These theatres were open air buildings that used sunlight to light the plays, so the plays were performed in the early afternoon. Like the Medieval stages these theatres had a platform stage, that was usually a type of thrust stage.
Detailed explanation-5: -In fact, the history of theater can be traced back to 6th Century B.C. where the Ancient Greeks were the first to present dramatic presentations. One of the most popular forms of entertainment for people is a visit to the theater. For centuries people have enjoyed drama, comedy, music, and other forms of entertainment.