ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The period he lived in is called ____
A
the English Renaissance
B
the Elizabethan period
C
the Victorian era
D
Romanticism
Explanation: 

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: -Scholars and historians often refer to him being a part of the Elizabethan Era, the period of English history during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, which lasted from 1558-1603, and was itself part of the larger Tudor Period.

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. During Elizabeth’s reign, England flourished politically and economically. The country also began extending its reach to the New World, solidifying its status as a world power.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: It depends. The Elizabethan era took place from 1558 to 1603, during the reign of Elizabeth I. The end of the Middle Ages is usually identified as the Fall of Constantinople (1453) or the Spanish Reconquista and sponsorship of voyages to the New World (both 1492).

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