Identify five (5) major authors of Elizabethan era. Give a brief account of any two (2) authors identify in (4a) above.

The early Victorian era saw a significant development in poetry, moving away from the intense individualism and emotionalism of Romanticism towards a more reflective and often melancholic tone. Poets began to grapple with the rapid industrialization, social changes, and scientific advancements of the time, which often led to themes of doubt, loss of faith, and a search for meaning. There was a growing emphasis on realism and moral earnestness, with poets exploring the complexities of human experience within a changing society.