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Elizabethan literature

Elizabethan literature refers to the body of work produced during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558-1603). This period is renowned for its flourishing of poetry, drama, and prose, marked by authors like William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and Edmund Spenser. It reflects the era's themes of love, power, and nature, often exploring the complexities of human emotion and society. The works are known for their rich language, vivid imagery, and innovative use of meter and rhyme, influencing literature even today. This literary golden age also coincided with advancements in exploration and the arts.