“Elizabethan Language and Vocabulary during the Elizabethan era”;
Elizabethan Language and Vocabulary
The Elizabethan era, notably 1558-1603, was a time period in which Queen Elizabeth I ruled England and initiated the revolution of English literature. Elizabethan era language and vocabulary is often thought of as overly complex and confusing. In reality, however, this literature just has a deeper meaning and is more appropriate for its time period. The modern English language has merely evolved. The Elizabethan era introduced many new types of literature and poetry, as well as writers and language differences that are still relevant today, The Elizabethan era is often referred to as "the golden age of English history"(Elizabethan Era, 1).
The breakthrough of Elizabethan era language and vocabulary was caused chiefly by two main incidents. These were the publication and translation of the Bible into English in addition to the triumph over the Spanish army. These acts initialized England as a new country. Likewise, Latin used to be the primary language of the Elizabethan era. During this time, the Bible was translated into English. It took 50 translators long hours to compile a new authorized version of the Bible. This drove new adaptations forward like the culture, holiness, and nationalism.These events "helped usher in a period of esteem and respect for the country, both at home and abroad"(Elizabethan Era, 1).
Elizabethan era language and vocabulary is noticeably different from the modern English language. This is because of new methods of inspiration. The English language adapted because of war, religion, and politics. This changed how people interacted. How people interacted changed how people talked, read and wrote. New forms of poetry evolved like blank verse, sonnets, and Spenserian stanzas. The events above increased use of themes such as or related to politics, love, beauty, and death. "Everything from religion to politics to interpersonal interactions inspired and fueled authors' works during this golden age of literature"(Elizabethan Literature, 1).
To this day, Elizabethan era language and vocabulary is still relevant and important. This semi-ancient language was a stepping stone to the modern English language "Centuries later, Elizabethan literature remains relevant, particularly the works of Shakespeare…Shakespeare's plays have been a favorite subject of filmmakers, both in terms of direct and creative adaptations"(Elizabethan Literature, 1).
Elizabethan era language and vocabulary is well known largery because of William Shakespeare (1564-1616), but other authors include Christopher Page Marlow (1564-1593) and Thomas Kyd (1558-1594). Shakespeare is the most widely recognized for many of his works. He wrote many romance stories, histories, comedies, and other types of similar poetry. Some include Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, and Macbeth. Marlow wrote similarly, with works such as Doctor Faustus. Lastly, Thomas Kyd is thought to have helped with some of Shakespeares' earlier literature. "England had remained one of Europe's more isolated backwaters, and its language, although raised to a level of high art… was still quite different from the rich and malleable literary forms that were to be deployed by Shakespeare and his Elizabethan contemporaries"(English Literature, 1).
In conclusion, the English language and vocabulary went through a drastic overhaul during the Elizabethan era. This was primarily due to the triumph over the Spanish Armada and translation of the Bible into English. This changed how people read, wrote, watched, and performed English literature. Inspired themes of religion, politics, love, beauty, and mortality were plentiful. Poetry, drama, playwrights, and prose were meaningful. New forms of poetry such as blank verse, sonnets, and the theme of romantic love were introduced. Iconic authors such as William Shakespeare, Christopher Page Marlowe, and Thomas Kyd are still relevant today because of their innovation and creative literature works. To this day, people still study these authors and create new modern takes on old fashioned literature, as well as view reenactments of these well-aged entertainment forms. Elizabeth I "led England through what is widely considered to be the most successful and intellectually fruitful eras in its entire history…Elizabeth proved herself to be an intelligent and decisive leader who was uncompromisingly dedicated to serving her nation"(Elizabeth Literature, 1).
 
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