ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

MISCELLENEOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The shift from the golden age of “drama” to the golden age of “novels” was due to
A
the Puritan opposition to drama
B
the emergence of new ideals as liberty of speech and civil freedom
C
the execution of a legitimate king
D
an increase of the reading population
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The name ‘William Shakespeare’ is associated with a golden age in English drama. The term “golden age” refers to a period when great activity in the fields of the arts and science take place and in which great works are accomplished.

Detailed explanation-2: -A golden age is a period considered the peak in the history of a country or people, a time period when the greatest achievements were made. The term originated from early Greek and Roman poets, who used it to refer to a time when mankind lived in a better time and was pure (see Golden Age).

Detailed explanation-3: -This era is often considered the “Golden Age” of England because it was a time of immense progress, stability, and national pride.

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