History of Literature
Jacobean era (1603-1625) The Jacobean era in English and Scottish history coincided with the reign of King James I (1603-1625). The Jacobean era successfully preceded the Caroline era, and which typically dominated by architectural styles, visual arts, decorative arts, and literature in that period. The word "Jacobean" was derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, which is the original form of the English name James. Literature In literature, some of Shakespeare most powerful plays were written in that period for example The Tempest, King Lear , and Macbeth , as well as powerful works by John Webster and Ben Jonson. Ben Jonson also contributed to some of the era's best poetry, together with the Cavalier poets. In prose, the most representative works are found in those of the philosopher Francis Bacon and the King James Bible. Jonson was also an important innovator in the specialized literary sub-genre of the masque, which went through an intense developmen...
