Elizabethan Age and list of Authors
The Age of Elizabethan (1558-1603) History of the Period:- It is the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Her reign is one of the most important periods which have a great impact on the Renaissance. However, when she was crowned as queen the whole country was divided into two groups i.e. catholic( northern side ) and protestant( southern counties ). They always fought for their religious cause and religious persecution. They even tortured each other in court to gain royal favour. But the queen treats them equally and they become united under one umbrella. For the first time, their mind turns toward literature and other activity. Her reign was just like a dawn for England. and Her love for England awakened tremendous patriotism among the English people. English national life progressed by huge leaps, and literature reached the very highest point of its development. Here, Milton says- " a noble and puissant nation, rousing herself, like a strong man after sleep, and s