ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The term, “Elizabethan Era” refers to the English history of Queen Elizabeth I’s reign (1558–1603). Historians often depict it as the golden age in English history and it’s been widely romanticized in books, movies, plays, and TV series.

Detailed explanation-2: -Elizabeth was born at Greenwich Palace on 7 September 1533 and was named after her grandmothers, Elizabeth of York and Lady Elizabeth Howard. She was the second child of Henry VIII of England born in wedlock to survive infancy. Her mother was Henry’s second wife, Anne Boleyn.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Elizabethan Age was named after Queen Elizabeth I, who ruled during the time. This era is also referred to as the golden age of England and took place between 1558 to 1603. This was a time of expansion, national pride, economic health, and a time of great artistic creation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Elizabeth succeeded to the throne on her half-sister’s death in November 1558. She was very well-educated (fluent in five languages), and had inherited intelligence, determination and shrewdness from both parents. Her 45-year reign is generally considered one of the most glorious in English history.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Elizabethan era is the epoch in the Tudor period of the history of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558–1603). Historians often depict it as the golden age in English history.