Which influential group of educated playwrights included Christopher Marlowe, Robert Greene, and John Lyly?
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Correct answer: The University Wits
The 'University Wits' were Oxford and Cambridge graduates who applied their classical education to the popular stage. They are credited with bridging the gap between academic drama and public entertainment.
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