The Character of Queen Elizabeth I in a Modern Historical Novel

Abstract

This bachelor thesis deals with the depiction of the Elizabethan Era and English Renaissance in two modern historical novels. The theoretical part introduces the genre of a modern historical novel written by women and describes aspects of the English Renaissance of the 16th century, such as education, poetry, and drama. Furthermore, it presents the context of the reign of Elizabeth Tudor, focusing on her succession, position as a woman in politics, faith, and her approach to marriage. The analytical part then aims at the portrayal of these aspects of the life of Elizabeth I in the two chosen works - Elizabeth I by Margaret George and The Marriage Game by Alison Weir.