18 Questions
What literary forms emerged during the 18th century?
satire, argument, wit, plain prose, psychological novel, and poetry of the sublime
What two main impulses characterized the 18th century?
reason and passion
Who wrote 'An Essay on Understanding'?
Alexander Pope
What were some notable literary movements of the 19th century?
Romanticism, Symbolism, Realism
Who wrote 'Sense and Sensibility'?
Jane Austen
What was a characteristic feature of the literary works of the 19th century?
an interest in the unconscious and the irrational
What languages are classified under Indo-European languages?
Greek, Celtic, Latin, Romance languages, Germanic, Finnish, Baltic, Hungarian, Slavic
What was the significance of clay tablets and papyrus paper scrolls in ancient literature?
They paved the way for the writing of the Holy Scriptures
What is Western literature also known as?
European Literature
What are some examples of influential works of ancient literature?
The Epic of Gilgamesh, Iliad, Odyssey, Aeneid
What marked the beginning of the Medieval or Middle Ages?
The Fall of the Roman Empire
What materials were used to fashion durable books during the Medieval period?
Vellum (goat skin paper) and parchment (sheep skin paper)
What was the result of scholars searching for and translating lost ancient texts?
The dissemination of these texts was greatly helped by developments in printing in Europe from about 1450
What was the dominant feature of the Renaissance period?
A revival of the spirit of ancient Greece and Rome
What was born in the Renaissance period?
Written short stories, novellas, and tales
Who initiated the Reformation in Europe?
Martin Luther
What is another name for the 17th century?
The Age of Reason
Who invented the movable type printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg
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