THE RENAISSANCE REVIVAL IN ENGLISH LITERATURE
Abdisharipova Shoira Baxtiyar kizi
Kirgizova Rano Karimovna
Keywords: Keywords: Renaissance, English literature, Historical context, Literary figures, Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Edmund Spenser, Humanism, Thematic focuses, Classical revival, Patronage system, Printing press.
Abstract
Abstract: The Renaissance, an epoch of intellectual and artistic fervor, had a
profound impact on English literature during the 14th to 17th centuries. This article
examines the Renaissance's historical context in England, the influential literary figures
of the era, the thematic underpinnings of their works, and the enduring contributions
that continue to shape modern literature.
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