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The Georgian Age (c. 1910–1936) is the most recent period among those listed. The others (Restoration, Augustan, Victorian) occurred in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries respectively.
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The Renaissance is generally considered to have begun in Florence, Italy, in the 14th century. It was a cultural movement that spread across Europe, marking the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity.
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‘Renaissance’ comes from the French word for ‘rebirth’. It refers to the revival of art, literature, and learning in Europe from the 14th to the 17th century, drawing inspiration from classical antiquity.
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The literal meaning of the word ‘Renaissance’ is ‘rebirth’. It signifies the period in European history that marked the rebirth of classical learning and culture after the Middle Ages.
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The Bengali translation for ‘Renaissance’ is ‘নবজীবন’ (Nobojibon) or ‘পুনর্জন্ম’, meaning New Life or Rebirth. It refers to the cultural awakening and revival of learning.
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The Romantic Age in English literature is generally considered to begin with the publication of 'Lyrical Ballads' in 1798 and end around 1830 or with the passage of the Reform Bill in 1832.
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Chronologically, the Anglo-Saxon age is earliest, followed by the Renaissance and Romantic ages. The Victorian Age (1837–1901) is the latest period among the provided options.
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The Middle English Period began with the Norman Conquest in 1066 and lasted until the late 15th century (around 1500), marking the transition into the Renaissance.
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The Elizabethan Age (1558–1603) is often called the Golden Age of English Literature due to the flourishing of drama, poetry, and the arts, featuring writers like Shakespeare and Marlowe.
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William Shakespeare wrote both plays. 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is a famous comedy, while 'The Tempest' is considered one of his last works, often classified as a romance.