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William Shakespeare affected the Renaissance in several ways. The Renaissance is a period of rebirth in science, art, and literature. By writing many plays, Shakespeare contributed to most of the rebirth of literature. Plays by Shakespeare are extremely well known, even today, and assist historians in discovery of the past. He wrote many plays and poems, such as Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer's Dream.

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What is the definition of British literature?

British literature refers to the body of written works produced by authors from the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It encompasses a wide range of literary genres, such as poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction, spanning from the medieval period to the present day. British literature is known for its rich literary tradition, including influential works by renowned authors like William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and Virginia Woolf.


Why is British Literature important?

It is not Every literature is important. the British literature is important because it shows the life of the country and its history and culture. Every book, novel, poem, and play have a special message to deliver. Just take as examples the famous SHAKESPEARE , and also James Joyce.


Is bard another name for poet?

Yes. The term bard was used in Medieval Gaelic and British culture to refer to a professional poet who worked for a patron such as someone of royalty, a noble, etc. On a side note, William Shakespeare is known as The Bard.Down through the centuries, the meaning of 'bard' has been widened to apply also to a person who is a singer, storyteller, or author, especially in Wales, Scotland and Ireland.However, it is a commonly known word in the whole of the UK and in other countries that use the English language.For more information, see Related links below.


What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning English in Britain?

English is a language used by business. It also has many great authors that have written in English from Shakespeare to Mark Twain. Learning English in England will give you a British accent. So the only disadvantage is if you wanted a job on American television, where they want an American midwest accent.


Who had translate nildarpan into English?

The play "Nildarpan," originally written in Bengali by Dinabandhu Mitra in 1860, was translated into English by the British writer and journalist, William L. R. (Lal) D. A. L. (Dharma). This translation helped bring attention to the exploitation of indigo farmers in Bengal during British colonial rule. The work played a significant role in raising awareness about social injustices in India.

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Was william shakespeare a well known author of the british renaissance?

The English renaissance, not British. Yes Shakespeare was the best known author of that period.


Achievements of William Shakespeare?

William Shakespeare was a famous British playwright. He had various achievements. For example, he wrote the classic play Romeo and Juliet.


What is Shakespeare's status?

William Shakespeare was a famous British playwright who is famous for works such as Romeo and Juliet. His current status is that he is dead.


Which British seaman circumnavigated the globe during William Shakespeare's life?

Francis Drake


Who was the first non royal to appear on a british coin?

William Shakespeare in 1964 was the first non-Royal to appear. Since this question appeared in the UK section, I assume you mean UK stamps.


Where can you find William Shakespeare's family tree?

Shakespeare's family tree can be found on WikiTree (link included below), as well as on the Web sites maintained by the British Royal Society.


What race was William Shakespeare?

He was Caucasian, like most people in England.William Shakespeare was British, not that that's a race. To be more specific, his nationality was English. His race would probably be described as Caucasion.


Was England wealthy or poor when William Shakespeare was alive?

It was the start under Queen Elizabeth the first , the British power started growing.


What British paper bank note did William Shakespeare appear from 1970-91?

William Shakespeare appeared on the Series "D" Twenty Pound note. The note was first issued on the 9th of July, 1970, and last issued in 1991, and ceased to be legal tender on the 19th of March, 1993.


How did William Dawes contribute to the Revolutionary War?

William Dawes had a very important role during the Revolutionary War. He was one of the many people that warned of approaching British troops.


Was Shakespeare American?

You could mean three things, which have three answers: 1. No. Shakespeare was not of Celtic stock which means that he was not "British" meaning Celtic. 2. Yes. Shakespeare lived in London and Stratford which are located in the British Isles. 3. No. Shakespeare was not a citizen of Great Britain which was not a country at the time he was alive. Shakespeare was English.


How does Shakespeare exemplifies humanism and the Renaissance?

"Shakespeare was a humanist in everything he wrote." In an era preoccupied with religion, Shakespeare's plays and poetry are remarkably secular in subject matter and outlook, and Shakespeare seems to have been influenced by classical and Renaissance ideas about the importance of reason and of mankind and human individualism. "To thine own self be true," advises Polonius in Hamlet, a view of personal integrity that is essentially humanist in its stress on individualism rather than on conformity. (all information came from British Humanist Association)