7 Questions
The 18th century saw the development of the novel.
True
The English word 'novel' is derived from the French word 'nouvelle'.
False
Robinson Crusoe was written by Daniel Defoe.
True
The Gothic novel focused on realistic and everyday events.
False
The 18th century novel was both loosely structured and semi-comic.
True
The Romantic period saw the initial development of the English novel.
True
The middle-class reading public had no impact on the development of the English novel.
False
Study Notes
The Eighteenth Century English Novel
- The English word "novel" originates from the Italian "novelle", meaning "new news" or "short story of something new", and is derived from the Latin "novella".
- A novel is a book of long narrative in literary prose, with historical roots in medieval and early modern romance.
- The genre of novel has roots as far back as the beginning of communication and language, evolving over centuries through compilation of various elements.
- The Romantic period marked the first flourishing of the English novel, closely related to the Gothic novel, both imagining almost-supernatural forces operating in nature or directing human fate.
- The 18th century saw the development of the English novel, driven partly by the growing middle-class reading public.
- One of the earliest influential works in this genre is Daniel Defoe's castaway novel, Robinson Crusoe.
- The 18th century novel was characterized by loose structures and semi-comic tone, catering to a public demand for this type of literature.
The 18th century saw the development of the novel. This quiz explores the historical roots of the novel, its evolution and characteristics.
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