The Modern Age in Europe — (A) Renaissance — Question 11

The most significant impact of Renaissance on literature was the use of local languages, instead of Latin as in the Middle Ages. Besides, there was a change of themes in the literary work. Earlier writers dwelt on spiritual themes including heaven. However, during Renaissance, the authors wrote on man and his problems. A number of english poets and dramatists of repute were produced in England. Some of the English writers of Renaissance period were Geoffrey Chaucer, Thomas More, Francis Bacon, William Shakespeare, etc.