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Source- Wikipedia 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 against 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 activities. Her reign was just like a dawn for England. 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 shaking her invincible loc...

 The Age of Elizabeth and Playwrights University Wits refers to a group of  young men mostly belongs to Oxford and Cambridge. It includes George Peele, Robert Green Thomas Nash, Thomas Lodge, Thomas Kyd, and Christopher Marlowe.Their works were mainly centred on Heroic themes that were tragic in nature. The heroic theme needs heroic treatment with great fullness and variety, splendid descriptions, and long swelling speeches. Their style was also 'heroic', and the chief aim was to achieve solid, sound lines and a powerful declaration. Important playwrights of University Wits are- (a) George Peele (1558-98) was born in London and educated at Christ's Hospital and at Oxford. His play includes - "The Araygnement of Paris"( 1584 ), "The Famous Chronicle of King Edward the Frist"( 1593 ), "The Old Wives"( 1591-94 ), "The Love of King David and Fair Bethsabe"( published in 1599 ) . (b) Robert Greene (1558-92)   was born in Norwich, educated ...