Why was William Shakespeare important to the Renaissance?
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Why was William Shakespeare important to the Renaissance?
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Known as The Bard, William Shakespeare was an English writer who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His work was well-known in his life, and was performed before monarchs, but he became famous well after his death.
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View this answerShakespeare was important to the Renaissance for several key reasons. First and foremost, he contributed to the philosophic push of humanism in art...
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Chapter 4 / Lesson 2Learn about William Shakespeare's life and works. Explore the characteristics of Shakespeare's plays and poetry, and discover examples of his works.
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