The Elizabethan Period (1558–1603) is known as the "Golden Period of English Literature".

• It corresponds to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

• This era saw a remarkable flourishing of English drama, poetry, and prose.

• Famous writers of this period include William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Edmund Spenser, and Ben Jonson.

• It is considered “golden” because of the exceptional quality and enduring influence of its literary works.

"The Pilgrim’s Progress" হলো John Bunyan-এর লেখা, সাহিত্যকর্মটি নিওক্লাসিক্যাল যুগের অন্তর্ভুক্ত। 

The Pilgrim's Progress:

- ১৬৭৮ সালে লেখা John Bunyan এর The Pilgrim's Progress is a famous religious allegory prose.

- The Neoclassical Period এর অন্যতম সাহিত্যকর্ম এটি।

- এই religious allegory prose টি বিশদ ভাবে puritan religious outlook প্রকাশ করে।

- The work is a symbolic vision of the good man's pilgrimage through life.

- জনপ্রিয়তার দিক থেকে The Pilgrim's Progress সাধারণ পাঠকদের মধ্যে বাইবেলের পরে দ্বিতীয় ছিল।

- মুদ্রিত বই বা কপি সমূহের মধ্যে The Pilgrim's Progress এখন পর্যন্ত সব থেকে popular Christian allegory.

John Bunyan:

- তিনি জন্মগ্রহণ করেন 1628 সালে।

- Restoration period এর একজন স্বনামধন্য সাহিত্যিক তিনি।

- তিনি একাধারে English minister, preacher ও author.

Notable works:

- Grace Abounding,

- The Holy War,

- The Life and Death of Mr. Badman,

- The Pilgrim’s Progress.

Source: Britannica and An ABC of English Literature by Dr M Mofizar Rahman.

The Elizabethan Period (1558-1603) is often referred to as the "Golden Period of English Literature," marking a significant phase in the history of English literature. This period forms a crucial part of the larger Renaissance era (1500-1660). During this time, England saw a flourishing of artistic and literary works, under the rule of Queen Elizabeth I.

• The Elizabethan Age is the first segment of the Renaissance Period, spanning from 1558 to 1603.

• The period is named after Queen Elizabeth I, who reigned over England from 1558 to 1603.

• This era marked the beginning of a journey toward prosperity and cultural growth in England, particularly in the fields of art and literature.

• It is regarded as a time when English literature witnessed unparalleled development.

• A significant transformation took place in the world of drama, with new innovations and changes.

• Writers began to create freely, moving away from the dominance of the Church in literature.

• The period is considered the Golden Age due to the literary contributions of William Shakespeare, regarded as one of the greatest playwrights of all time.

• The literature of this era was both highly creative and influential, leaving a lasting impact on subsequent generations.

Some of the prominent writers from this period include:

• Christopher Marlowe

• Thomas More

• Norton

• Edmund Spenser

• William Shakespeare

• Thomas Kyd

• Nicholas Udall

• Robert Peele

• Robert Greene

• Sir Philip Sidney

• John Lyly