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+ | The '''Elizabethan Era''' is the period associated with the reign of [[Elizabeth I of England|Queen Elizabeth I]] ([[1558]]–[[1603]]) and is often considered to be a [[golden age]] in [[History of England|English history]]. It was the height of the [[English Renaissance]], and saw the flowering of [[English literature]] and [[English poetry|poetry]]. This was also the time during which [[Elizabethan theatre]] flourished and [[William Shakespeare]], among others, composed plays that broke away from England's past style of plays and theatre. It was an age of expansion and exploration abroad, while at home the [[Protestant Reformation]] became entrenched in the national mindset. | ||
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The Elizabethan Era is the period associated with the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558–1603) and is often considered to be a golden age in English history. It was the height of the English Renaissance, and saw the flowering of English literature and poetry. This was also the time during which Elizabethan theatre flourished and William Shakespeare, among others, composed plays that broke away from England's past style of plays and theatre. It was an age of expansion and exploration abroad, while at home the Protestant Reformation became entrenched in the national mindset.
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