The English Renaissance Kings, Queens, and Drama.

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The English Renaissance Kings, Queens, and Drama

The Beginnings of an Awakening Renaissance in England happened much later than in Italy Due to: Hundred Years’ War Ended 1453 England vs. France War of the Roses (ended 1485) Lancaster family vs. York family Tudor family is accepted as ruler by both

Early Tudor Kings King Henry VII Built up trade Brought peace King Henry VIII Encouraged art, literature, music, leisure Broke away from Catholic Church, started Anglican Church (so he could divorce his wives)

Queen Elizabeth Crowned in 1588 Well-traveled and well-educated English Renaissance peaked during her reign Many nobles write poetry Folk music Nobles copy Italian styles, manners Theater becomes popular

“I have already joined myself in marriage to a husband, namely the kingdom of England.” (Elizabeth to Parliament)

William Shakespeare ( ) One of the best known English playwrights Revived Greek comedies and tragedies Some plays dealt with ancient Roman subjects; many took place in Italy

Shakespeare’s theater Globe Theater, London Open air… plays in afternoon Theater was built in round shape Simple props and costumes All male actors All social classes attended plays; poorer people stood in front

The Globe, reconstructed in London today. The original burned down.

Inside today’s Globe theater. Architects have kept the interior as authentic as possible.

Diagram of Globe Theater setup

Shakespeare’s contributions 38 plays, including Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet Poetry and sonnets Developed iambic pentameter Popularized theater to nobles and commoners alike

Shakespeare’s contributions: words and phrases “I’ll not budge an inch.” (from Taming of the Shrew) “on purpose” (from Comedy of Errors) “good riddance” (from Trolius and Cressida) “for goodness’ sake” (from Henry VIII)

Shakespeare’s contributions: words and phrases Invented over 3,000 (!) English words including: bedroom gloomy swagger unreal dawn lovely

Sources Human Heritage by Mariam Gleenblatt and Peter Lemmo. Globe Theater online, globe.org m/library/weekly/aa042400a.htm William Shakespeare: Master Playwright. (Calliope World History Series)