Renaissance Literature
The Renaissance brought an age of new ideas and thinking. These new ideas lead to great writings with new concepts--such as The Courtier, a book by Italian humanist Baldassare Castiglione--as well as artistic expression like many of the famous Shakespearean poems. Along with these new views came the rediscovery of ancient texts. For those who could read them, ancient Greek and Roman texts began to make people ponder art, philosophy, and science as they never had before.
Another aspect that gave new vigor to interest in literature was the printing presses. Invented by a man named Johannes Gutenburg, the printing press allowed for books and other printed material to be produce faster and cheaper. This lead to easier access to texts which further lead to greater literacy as well as the rapid spread of Renaissance ideas.
Some famous Renaissance authors include:
Desiderius Erasmus
Sir Thomas More
William Shakespeare
Christine de Pisan
Miguel de Cervantes
and many more.
Another aspect that gave new vigor to interest in literature was the printing presses. Invented by a man named Johannes Gutenburg, the printing press allowed for books and other printed material to be produce faster and cheaper. This lead to easier access to texts which further lead to greater literacy as well as the rapid spread of Renaissance ideas.
Some famous Renaissance authors include:
Desiderius Erasmus
Sir Thomas More
William Shakespeare
Christine de Pisan
Miguel de Cervantes
and many more.