In English literature, the Jacobean Age is a distinctive period that came after the Elizabethan age and was characterized by notable historical and cultural developments. This period, which was named after King James I of England, reigned from 1603 to 1625 and was marked by a dramatic change in the political, religious, and societal environment. The Jacobean Age is sometimes considered as a continuation of the Renaissance ideal while also hinting at the complexity that would develop in later decades.