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Who is the author of The Iliad?
Who is the author of The Iliad?
Who wrote The Art of War?
Who wrote The Art of War?
Who is the author of The Histories?
Who is the author of The Histories?
Who wrote the Republic?
Who wrote the Republic?
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Who is the author of The Aeneid?
Who is the author of The Aeneid?
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Who wrote The Divine Comedy?
Who wrote The Divine Comedy?
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Who is the author of The Canterbury Tales?
Who is the author of The Canterbury Tales?
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Who wrote Utopia?
Who wrote Utopia?
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Who is the author of The Prince?
Who is the author of The Prince?
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Who wrote A Midsummer Night's Dream?
Who wrote A Midsummer Night's Dream?
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Who is the author of Romeo and Juliet?
Who is the author of Romeo and Juliet?
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Who wrote Don Quixote?
Who wrote Don Quixote?
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Who is the author of Macbeth?
Who is the author of Macbeth?
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Who wrote A Tale of Two Cities?
Who wrote A Tale of Two Cities?
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Who is the author of The Scarlet Letter?
Who is the author of The Scarlet Letter?
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Who wrote Moby-Dick?
Who wrote Moby-Dick?
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Who is the author of 1984?
Who is the author of 1984?
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Who wrote All Quiet on the Western Front?
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Who is the author of The Waste Land?
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Study Notes
Ancient Literature
- The Iliad (730 BC) - Written by Homer, an epic poem central to Greek literature.
- Art of War (550 BC) - Authored by Sun Tzu, a significant treatise on military strategy and tactics.
- The Histories (440 BC) - Created by Herodotus, often considered the "Father of History," documenting historical events and cultures.
- Republic (380 BC) - A philosophical text by Plato that explores concepts of justice and the ideal state.
- The Aeneid (19 BC) - An epic poem by Virgil, detailing the journey of Aeneas and the founding of Rome.
Medieval Literature
- The Divine Comedy (1308) - A profound poem by Dante Alighieri exploring the afterlife through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise.
- The Canterbury Tales (1478) - Geoffrey Chaucer's collection of stories told by pilgrims traveling to Canterbury.
- Utopia (1516) - A political and philosophical work by Sir Thomas More, describing an ideal society.
- The Prince (1532) - Written by Machiavelli, a foundational text in political theory on power and rule.
Renaissance Literature
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (1597) - A comedic play by William Shakespeare, exploring love and dreams.
- Romeo and Juliet (1599) - A tragic love story written by Shakespeare that has become emblematic of young love.
- Don Quixote (1605) - Miguel de Cervantes' novel that parodies chivalric romance through the adventures of an idealistic knight.
- Macbeth (1606) - A Shakespearean tragedy centered on ambition and moral corruption.
Enlightenment Era Literature
- Paradise Lost (1667) - A narrative poem by John Milton that examines the Biblical story of the Fall of Man.
- Gulliver's Travels (1726) - Jonathan Swift's satirical novel critiquing human nature and society.
- Candide (1759) - Voltaire's philosophical tale that questions optimism through the misadventures of its protagonist.
19th Century Literature
- Frankenstein (1818) - Mary Shelley’s novel exploring themes of creation and the monstrous.
- Jane Austen's Works - Includes Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Emma (1815), and Persuasion (1817), all emphasizing social commentary and romance in the early 19th century.
- Moby-Dick (1851) - Herman Melville's novel about obsession and revenge against the titular whale.
- The Scarlet Letter (1850) - Nathaniel Hawthorne’s exploration of sin and guilt in Puritan society.
Late 19th Century Literature
- The Brothers Karamazov (1880) - A philosophical novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky discussing morality, faith, and family.
- The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886) - Robert Louis Stevenson’s tale of duality and identity.
- Dracula (1897) - Bram Stoker’s Gothic novel that introduced the character of Count Dracula and heightened horror literature.
Early 20th Century Literature
- The Metamorphosis (1916) - Franz Kafka’s existential narrative about an absurd transformation and alienation.
- A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1916) - James Joyce's coming-of-age novel reflecting on identity and artistic development.
- The Waste Land (1922) - T.S. Eliot’s poem portraying disillusionment in the aftermath of World War I.
Modern and Contemporary Literature
- 1984 - George Orwell’s dystopian novel warning against totalitarianism and surveillance.
- Their Eyes Were Watching God - A Zora Neale Hurston novel offering a perspective on African American womanhood.
- Things Fall Apart - Chinua Achebe’s exploration of colonialism and its effects on African society.
- Atlas Shrugged, Anthem, The Fountainhead - Ayn Rand’s novels advocating for individualism and capitalism.
Themes to Consider
- The evolution of literary forms from epic poetry to the novel.
- The interplay between historical events and literary movements.
- The critique of society, moral dilemmas, and human nature prevalent in many works.
- The influence of philosophical and political ideas on literature from ancient to modern times.
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Test your knowledge of classic literary works with this engaging quiz bowl. From Homer's 'The Iliad' to Dante's 'The Divine Comedy', explore significant texts and their authors from ancient to medieval times. Perfect for literature enthusiasts and students alike!
