When was Twelfth Night set?
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The play Twelfth Night was written by Renaissance playwright William Shakespeare in 1601. The Renaissance period spanned over two centuries from the late fourteenth to the early sixteenth century. The word 'renaissance' means 'rebirth. ' During this time, particularly in England, theater and acting became very popular.
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Also question is, why is Twelfth Night set in Illyria?
The setting of Twelfth Night is in Illyria, an ancient region of land on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. It is possible that William Shakespeare chose Illyria as the setting for Twelfth Night for this reason, and because Illyria has a mild climate and was remote and exotic.
Likewise, when was Twelfth Night first performed? February 2, 1602
Similarly one may ask, where is Shakespeare's Twelfth Night set?
Illyria
What was Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night (also known as Epiphany Eve) is a festival in some branches of Christianity that takes place on the last night of the Twelve Days of Christmas, marking the coming of the Epiphany.