English Renaissance literature
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| Following the introduction of a printing press into England by [[William Caxton]] in 1476, [[vernacular literature]] flourished. The [[English Reformation|Reformation]] inspired the production of [[vernacular]] [[liturgy]] which led to the [[Book of Common Prayer]], a lasting influence on literary English language. The poetry, drama, and prose produced under both [[Queen Elizabeth I]] and [[James I of England|King James I]] constitute what is today labelled as Early modern (or Renaissance). | Following the introduction of a printing press into England by [[William Caxton]] in 1476, [[vernacular literature]] flourished. The [[English Reformation|Reformation]] inspired the production of [[vernacular]] [[liturgy]] which led to the [[Book of Common Prayer]], a lasting influence on literary English language. The poetry, drama, and prose produced under both [[Queen Elizabeth I]] and [[James I of England|King James I]] constitute what is today labelled as Early modern (or Renaissance). | ||
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Following the introduction of a printing press into England by William Caxton in 1476, vernacular literature flourished. The Reformation inspired the production of vernacular liturgy which led to the Book of Common Prayer, a lasting influence on literary English language. The poetry, drama, and prose produced under both Queen Elizabeth I and King James I constitute what is today labelled as Early modern (or Renaissance).
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