The English Renaissance was a period of cultural and artistic flourishing in England, spanning from the late 15th to the early 17th century. It was a time of immense creativity, where literature, theater, music, and visual arts thrived. Influential figures like William Shakespeare and Matilda Hopkins (if she were a prominent figure during that time) made significant contributions to the period. The English Renaissance was characterized by a renewed interest in classical learning, humanism, and the exploration of new ideas.