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So hey everyone and welcome back to my channel! In today's British Literature

series, we're going to dive into the Elizabethan Age, which is the most important
period in our British literature. This era covers a massive chunk of English
literature, and we've got over 150 questions just from this age alone, and for good
reason! All the legendary writers from this time are like the Amitabh Bachchan,
Shah Rukh Khan, and Ranveer Kapoor of the literary world. You'll see all the big
names from the Elizabethan Age here!

00:36
"I'll be talking about all kinds of changes—cultural, linguistic, literary,
societal, political, and so many more. Everything that happened during the
Elizabethan era will be covered in this video, and by the end, you'll have a great
overview of it all. I've also brought some questions for you that will show you
what types of questions come from this era and how many there are. So, on that
note, let’s jump right into the video. Over here, we have our highness, Lady
Elizabeth, whom we call Queen Elizabeth."

01:08
In your English literature class, we’re diving into the Golden Age,
specifically the Elizabethan era, which is known as the Golden Age of Literature.
And why wouldn’t it be? She was such a great queen! In the last video, we talked
about the Age of Revival, where we saw the tensions between the two branches of
Christianity that had formed—Catholicism and Protestantism. There had been so many
years of conflict and bloodshed. Plus, the politics and the kings weren’t making
the citizens happy about who was in power and how things were being run. All of
that was in turmoil.

01:44
Our Queen Elizabeth brings stability to the country, and when that happens, it
gives rise to new ideas and innovations. That's why under her monarchy, all the
great writers, or should I say the greatest writers, emerged. This is what made the
Elizabethan era the most significant for literature. If we look at the timeline,
the Elizabethan era is considered to be from 1550 to 1600 AD. As I mentioned
earlier, this was the reign of Queen Elizabeth of England, which is known as the
Golden Age.

02:21
"English literature and your culture will take us forward as we explore the
flourishing of the English Renaissance. Now, whether you’ve read about the
Elizabethan era before or this is your first time, you’re going to come across the
term 'Rebirth' quite a bit. Just to give you some context, 'Rebirth' means
reincarnation. We discussed in our previous revival video how the Renaissance was
happening in our intellectual and cultural spheres."

02:55
You could say that the European culture really started to take root here
because of the printing press. People began reading and exploring different fields.
So, eventually, during our Elizabethan era, it became a period, a term that brought
about an impact on new fields. People had access to various new areas, they chose
what interested them, and excelled in it. So, overall, your "Naysa" becomes an
umbrella term for all kinds of creativity and the new.
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People were choosing all kinds of subjective fields to learn. Your age, Eliza
Betton, is part of this English narrative. It's showing you that your renewed
interest was sparked in everything, whether it was classical learning, humanism, or
the arts. There was a cultural rebirth and intellectual vitality, where people got
to see the culture of the outside world, followed their trends, and started to
embrace their technology. We've moved forward in the same way as your narrative.

04:10
"Even at that time, nothing was really different; you can relate it to today’s
world. Alright, let's move forward. As a literature student, it’s super important
for us to know what literary changes happened during the time of writers like Rana
Sa or Eliza. So, let’s start with the Elizabethan era. Some writers from that time
are really significant. These writers were intelligent scholars from Oxford and
Cambridge, and they played a big role in the literary changes of the Elizabethan
age."

04:45
They give a whole new direction to the field of literature, writing a ton of
works across various genres. They write revenge tragedies, then a bunch of comedy
plays, and the plays they create set the stage for upcoming writers. It’s said that
some of these university folks take advantage of their education because they
belonged to a pretty elite culture and came from wealthy families, allowing them to
afford studying at prestigious universities.

05:17
Writers, as I’m about to tell you, like William Shakespeare, didn’t really have
a top-notch college education, yet he became one of the greatest writers ever. This
might make you a bit jealous, so I want you to comment below with the name of the
university student who accused Shakespeare of plagiarism. Plagiarism is a concept
we study in our English literature research methods, where you take someone else’s
work and pass it off as your own. I won’t give you the writer's name; you can just
comment it.

05:51
They accused William Shakespeare of copying our works without any education
while we have studied hard and written our own pieces. They claimed that it was
because of our talent that he gained recognition. All this was mentioned in a very
famous work of his. You need to tell me the name of that writer and the work where
he made these accusations, right before he was about to die.

06:21
We pretty much set the stage based on the works of Christopher Marlowe and
others like John Lilly. Shakespeare copied a lot from them, right? If he didn’t, he
would still be our greatest writer, kind of like the Amitabh Bachchan of the
Elizabethan era. So, this era is called the Golden Age because all the important
writers came out during this time. Just look at names like William Shakespeare, who
was the first from the university, but there were also many, many others.

06:51
Important writers, you should know all their names. If you don't, just drop a
comment and I'll make a short video for you. Alright? So, there's Christopher
Marlowe, a really important writer, and then Ben Jonson. Moving on, in the field of
poetry, we have Edmund Spenser and Philip Sidney. Also, the greatest prose writer,
Francis Bacon, belongs to this era too. So you can see why our Elizabethan Age is
considered a golden period—because all the major and greatest writers of all time
came from this era.

07:24
So, when we talk about theater and drama, it’s important to note that many
great writers were creating their works during this time. Theater and drama were
really flourishing back then. Everyone knows how much kings and queens loved
watching theater, opera, and drama. During the Elizabethan era, theater and drama
saw a huge improvement, and that really shaped what came next. You could say that
the developments that happened during this time were pretty significant.

08:00
This is a really big step for future generations, and it plays a huge role in
making things easier for them. From a literary point of view, one thing you should
remember is that there are a lot of theater companies and theaters you need to know
about in this particular age. There are some really famous names out there. If you
want, I can make a separate video about it, but make sure to join in because
knowing that list is important since UGC NET asks questions from it. And if you
stick around until the end of the video, I’ll also give you some questions.

08:39
I'm going to talk about this era, which is known as the Age of Shakespeare,
similar to how we learned about the Age of Chaucer. Sometimes, a single great
writer can completely dominate a period, making it impossible for anyone else to
replace them. That's why this period is named after him—it's called the Age of
Shakespeare for a reason. At that time, the Globe Theatre was very well-known,
along with other famous theaters like the Rose Theatre, Blackfriars, and the Swan
Theatre.

09:13
There’s a whole list of famous theaters from the Elizabethan era that you guys
should definitely check out. It’s not just Shakespeare’s plays that were performed
there; they also staged works by Christopher Marlowe. Marlowe is well-known for
writing in blank verse, which was really well done and improved upon here. I
mentioned in my last video who introduced blank verse in England, so you need to
comment below with your answer. I can’t test you, but I want to know!

09:56
Feel free to ask questions and share your comments. It'll really give me peace
of mind knowing that you guys are paying attention. Remember, these questions come
up, so don’t forget to comment! We saw in the Age of Revival how England started
using blank verse, and later in the Elizabethan Age, blank verse became a staple in
the works of Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and other playwrights. It's a
writing style where each line has ten syllables and doesn’t rhyme. It's a pretty
famous form!

10:28
"Drama juniors, you'll see what Shakespeare’s contribution has been. Before
diving into that, I made a video some time ago about Chaucer and Shakespeare
because they’re super important writers. Kids often ask me how to prepare for these
two. Honestly, if you sit down to prepare them, you’ll need a good month and a
half, maybe two, just for these two. In that video, I explained beautifully with
facts and proofs that if you want to study Shakespeare, you should focus on certain
aspects."

10:56
You need to check out that video to see which works you should focus on and
which ones you can skip. You should definitely know about Shakespeare's
contributions—he wrote 38 plays and 154 sonnets, plus two long poems. These are the
major works that most of your questions will come from. The main ones you should
know are Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and The
Merchant of Venice, among many others.

11:28
I can't mention names, but you definitely need to check out that video; it'll
give you a clear picture of how much time you need to invest in Shakespeare and how
to go about it. Alright, let's move on and talk about Christopher Marlowe, a very
important writer. Again, Shakespeare and Marlowe were contemporaries, and there's
even a conspiracy theory about their birth and death. If anyone knows about it,
drop a comment! Otherwise, I can whip up a really interesting video for you on the
Elizabethan age and drama.

11:57
A significant contributor, and the most famous work you absolutely cannot miss
is "Doctor Faustus." There are over 20 questions that can be asked just about
Doctor Faustus. This work is super important, so make sure you read every line
carefully and have a complete summary ready. You should know the details and where
the sources come from; everything you need to learn is in Doctor Faustus. They also
have other works like "Tamburlaine," "Dido, Queen of Carthage," and "The Jew of
Malta," which relate a lot to our "Merchant of Venice."

12:32
You’ve got to read all the tragedies, then we’ll move on and talk about
literary patronage. If any of you don’t know what patronage is, think about this
drama happening in the theater. You might have seen in movies where a dancer is
performing, or a male dancer is with her, and when the king likes their dance, he
takes off his ring and gives them a diamond ring or showers them with gold coins.
That’s what you call royal patronage. Now, about your queen...

13:04
So, there are those coins, but she's not going to carry them around. Here,
writers used to work really hard to create tragedies and works that would appeal to
kings and monarchies, hoping to get some support from the royal court, which we
called royal patronage. This all started in the Elizabethan era. There's a
statement and a question about this that I'll show you at the end, and it'll make
it clear how the questions have been framed, alright? Let's move on.

13:36
These points should make sense to you now. We’ve talked about tragedy so far,
but poetry was also really popular back then. Edmund Spencer, who’s famous for "The
Faerie Queene," wrote this beautiful, long, epic poem. Then there’s Philip Sidney
and a bunch of other writers who were well-known for their sonnet sequences and
poetry. Besides "The Faerie Queene," which you should definitely read in detail,
Spencer is quite famous too.

14:08
Their sonnet for "Amoret" is really beautiful, and the Spenserian stanzas they
have are worth knowing about. You should definitely be aware of how many lines and
quatrains there are. At this stage, they really flourished. Since we're talking
about sonnets, let's look at them further. It's important to note that it wasn't
just Philip Sidney or Edmund Spenser who wrote sonnets; everyone knows Shakespeare
wrote 154 sonnets for us.

14:41
It’s written that, hey, just keep reading. Your syllabus will keep getting
bigger. And those beautiful sonnets that use themes of love and beauty are just
stunning. Our Shakespeare's sonnets are really beautiful. So at this particular
stage, your sonnet sequences kind of started from here. Got it? We’ll move on and
also talk about language and linguistic flourishing, discussing how literature from
that time reflects the growth of language. So many important writers were emerging
back then.

15:13
"Since you're a literature student, you probably know that Shakespeare created
a ton of new words. It's said that he used about 20,000 words in his plays and
poems, and over 1,700 of those were introduced for the first time. So, Shakespeare
was super responsible for inventing around 1,700 new words during the Elizabethan
era. Just imagine how fast the language and literature were evolving and
flourishing during that time!"

15:49
Sure, here's the translation:

"Alright, moving on to talk about exploration and expansion, these folks weren’t
behind at all. You've got Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Francis Drake, and many more
voyages where they would set sail to different countries, exploring new lands. This
is when your new places start getting discovered, and eventually, they’ll come back
to rule over you. They'll go to these new places, realize, 'Hey, we need to set up
our company here,' and then..."

16:21
Once British rule kicks in, that’s when your journey really begins, got it?
Now, let’s move on to the questions. I’ve gone through all the key points you
should know from the Elizabethan era in such a short time, and I’ve laid them out
for you. Now we’ll look at some questions. You won’t find all 150+ questions here,
but you can check out my separate course where I’ve organized those questions
specifically for British literature. A lot of students have taken advantage of
that, so be sure to check it out!

16:49
If you haven't done it yet, you're missing out on some great preparation for
the kids after taking that course. You’ll find all the links in the description.
Now, let's look at this question: which of these descriptions or statements best
fits the idea of a "Naisa Man"? So, you’ve got the concept of Naisa down—it’s about
rebirth. Now, who is this Naisa Man? Just think of it this way: in every field
where there are innovations happening, we refer to that as Naisa. The man who
embodies the essence of Naisa fits right into that theme.

17:21
He's got all the qualities and understands every field. That guy would be
called a "renaissance man." Sir Philip Sidney is considered the perfect example of
such a man. So, your answer here becomes "second" and "fourth." The second part
tells you about a near-mythical figure, a knight, a courtier, a musician, a poet, a
scholar, and a statesman—he's your ideal man. And sometimes, Sir Philip Sidney best
embodies the ideal of the renaissance man. Keep that in mind. A lot of kids might
already know this, but for those who don’t, now you do. No need to stress about the
questions!

17:55
"Pay attention and try to fit the information into your mind. Let's move on to
the next question. I'm talking about Statement One and Statement Two. The first
statement says that the theater was more popular in 18th century England. It claims
that theater became popular in the 18th century, but come on, we're in the 16th
century, and it was actually most popular during the Elizabethan age. So, this
statement is incorrect. The second statement says that theater had a patron in and
around London."

18:27
We definitely got the PetroNet thing right; it used to provide support to our
writers. So, your first statement is false and the second one is true. It should
actually be those two. Okay, buddy, it seems like there was a slight mix-up. I hope
this clears things up for you. After looking at these questions, you should have a
clear idea of the types of questions you can expect. The things I've shared with
you are directly related to the questions you’ll get. If you’re still in that phase
where you’re just doing small, single-line MCQs, then...

18:58
"When did this come to this stage? Or do you just skim through the names and
move on? You're missing out on so much! I haven't seen anyone online addressing
these questions and showing kids, 'Look, this is what's actually coming up, read
this.' We shouldn't mislead kids like that. These PYQs are coming up, and you need
to open your eyes and pay attention. Keep following my series because I don't even
touch MCQs; I only focus on PYQs. The kids should see exactly what's coming, no
matter how tough it is."

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Sure, here's the translated text:

"Alright, let's move on. There are some famous identifications from this age. The
first one is your Globe Theatre, and the second one I mentioned is the Swan
Theatre. There's also the Rose Theatre and many more. I’m definitely going to
provide you with the list. Make sure to join my Telegram group. Which mythology
character is compared in the prologue of Doctor Faustus? Doctor Faustus is the most
important work by Christopher Marlowe, and you definitely don’t want to miss out on
that. If you haven't read it yet, you'll want to when my full course comes out."

20:13
"I'll be covering British literature and all of English literature in detail,
and I'll explain each work thoroughly. But for now, according to this video, I can
only tell you that you should definitely read this work. When my course comes out,
I'll take on the responsibility to teach you everything. For now, your answer is
about Icarus. Icarus's dad warned him that his wings were made of wax, so he
shouldn't fly too close to the sun. But he didn't listen to his dad and, attracted
by the sun, flew right up to it."

20:45
"His wax feathers melted and fell into the water, so this myth you've created
is like a moral story saying that you shouldn't get too dazzled by shiny things and
chase after them because they can clip your wings without you even realizing it,
and you end up falling into a deep pit. So, in this story, there's a reference to
Doctor Faustus, who was also obsessed with knowledge and ended up selling his soul
to Mephistopheles for 24 years, and in the end, it turned out really bad for him
because he was separated from God."

21:18
Hey, just a heads up about the questions that might come up. There's a question
about which writer is associated with the Earl of Nottingham Theatre Company, and
the answer is Christopher Marlowe. I'll definitely send you the list, so keep that
in mind. These types of questions can pop up, so if you have any confusion, feel
free to ask. And if you want to focus on questions from a specific section,
definitely check out my course. I put a lot of effort into it!

21:52
You won't find a course like this anywhere else. It's been created with day-
and-night hard work, and every single question has been carefully sorted into the
right section. We’ve put together a complete, organized directory that you can
access, and it’s also available in the NT NET interface. This is something you
really should take advantage of! All the links will be in the description. And on
top of that, if you're following me, my kids have been getting free access to my
YouTube quizzes for quite a few months now.

22:44
Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are free, so make sure to go check them out. You’ll
see how the questions are structured, and you can assess your own performance. At
the end, you also get an analysis showing how many questions you got right and in
which section, so you have everything you need. This is all free, and if you don’t
put in the effort to take advantage of it, that’s on you. You’ll find all the links
in the description. There’s a lot of valuable stuff available that’s been created
for you, so please make use of it. I hope you ace everything!

23:16
You probably get it now, and you'll keep studying accordingly. Those days are
gone when they used to ask small questions and simple concepts. If you still don't
know how the questions are coming, follow my channel, and you'll see the reality of
your UGC NET syllabus or any literature exam. Because I'm not someone who's going
to fool you with easy questions and make you happy thinking you’ve got it all
figured out. Trust me, the questions will be like this in your exam.

23:46
"I'm showing you and practicing along to help you tackle these kinds of
questions so you'll get the hang of it. With that, I’d like to wrap up the video.
Let me know how it was and how my efforts came across in the comments. I'm really
grateful for all the feedback from everyone. Keep showing your love and definitely
drop comments. If you have any problems or need to give feedback, please let me
know in the comments. We'll catch up in the next session and the next video. Until
then, bye and take care!"

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