Assignment: The Literary Legacy of the Elizabethan Age

The Elizabethan Age (1558–1603), under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, was a time of remarkable literary achievement in English history. It was a period that witnessed the flourishing of drama, poetry, and prose, with authors like William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and Edmund Spenser playing pivotal roles in shaping English literature. For this assignment, you will explore the characteristics of Elizabethan literature and the works of key figures during this time.