11 Questions
What was Edgar Allan Poe's novel 'The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket' lacking?
A coherent plot
What was the inspiration for Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 'Song of Hiawatha'?
The Finnish Kalevala's metre
What was the occupation of Herman Melville before becoming a writer?
A sailor on a merchant ship
What was the theme of William Cullen Bryant's poem 'Thanatopsis'?
Death as becoming one with nature
What was Lydia Huntley Sigourney known for?
Her influential educative books for young ladies
What was the significance of Jane Johnston Schoolcraft?
She was the first known Native American author
Which novelist wrote about a naval pilot during the Revolutionary War?
James Fenimore Cooper
Who is the author of the poem 'The Castaway'?
William Cowper
What is the title of the historical romance novel by Sir Walter Scott?
The Pirate
Who wrote the gothic nautical novel 'The Phantom Ship'?
Frederick Marryat
What is the title of the robinsonade novel by Frederick Marryat?
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Test your knowledge of English literature from the 18th to 19th centuries, featuring authors like Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Cowper, Sir Walter Scott, and Frederick Marryat. Explore their notable works, including poems and novels that shaped the literary landscape of the time.
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