During the Early Modern period in England, literature developed and flourished. This included the rise of drama, with playwrights like Shakespeare being influenced by Greek/Roman and Italian models. Poetry also grew more elaborate, using classical myths and forms like sonnets. The period saw influential works of fiction including More's Utopia and Bacon's New Atlantis, which helped establish the science fiction genre. Religious works like the King James Bible and Milton's Areopagitica were also important. Literature for children emerged as a genre as well. Overall, this era saw many influential developments in English literature across multiple forms and genres.