SIXTEENTH CENTURY ENGLISH POETRY

Abstract

RENASSANCE is “the most important intellectual revolution in the history of Europe. The word is derived from Latin to mean ‘revival’ or ‘rebirth’ of the classical ‘antiquity’ literature (Greek & Roman). It is dated back to the fall of Constantinople in (1453) when the scholars fled with the manuscripts of the classics. The movement began in Italy, extended to all Europe and lasted for nearly three centuries.”