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Which period of European literature is characterized by a focus on reason and rationality?
Which period of European literature is characterized by a focus on reason and rationality?
What is the secular equivalent of BC (before Christ) and AD (anno Domini) in the Common Era system?
What is the secular equivalent of BC (before Christ) and AD (anno Domini) in the Common Era system?
Which ancient playwright is known as 'The Father of Comedy'?
Which ancient playwright is known as 'The Father of Comedy'?
Which epic poem tells the story of Odysseus as he travels home from the Trojan War?
Which epic poem tells the story of Odysseus as he travels home from the Trojan War?
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Which part of the Bible covers the creation of Earth through Noah and the flood, and the expulsion of Jews to Babylon?
Which part of the Bible covers the creation of Earth through Noah and the flood, and the expulsion of Jews to Babylon?
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In which period did ancient Greek tragedian Aeschylus live and work?
In which period did ancient Greek tragedian Aeschylus live and work?
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Who is considered the world's first humanitarian in the play Prometheus Bound?
Who is considered the world's first humanitarian in the play Prometheus Bound?
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Which play by Euripides explores the frenzy of a woman who has lost her husband's interest?
Which play by Euripides explores the frenzy of a woman who has lost her husband's interest?
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Who is generally considered to have surpassed Aeschylus in a dramatic competition?
Who is generally considered to have surpassed Aeschylus in a dramatic competition?
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Which play by Sophocles is generally considered his greatest work?
Which play by Sophocles is generally considered his greatest work?
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What is the entry chant of the chorus in a tragedy called?
What is the entry chant of the chorus in a tragedy called?
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In a tragedy, what is terminated by a stasimon?
In a tragedy, what is terminated by a stasimon?
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What is the exit song of the chorus after the last episode in a tragedy called?
What is the exit song of the chorus after the last episode in a tragedy called?
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How many plays did Sophocles win first prizes for?
How many plays did Sophocles win first prizes for?
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Which playwright explored the psyche of men attempting to deny a natural life-force such as sexuality or emotional release?
Which playwright explored the psyche of men attempting to deny a natural life-force such as sexuality or emotional release?
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What is the capital of Egypt?
What is the capital of Egypt?
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Who was the Egyptian writer who won the prestigious International Prize for Arabic Fiction in 2008 for the novel Sunset Oasis?
Who was the Egyptian writer who won the prestigious International Prize for Arabic Fiction in 2008 for the novel Sunset Oasis?
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Why were many novels, including Metro by Magdy el-Shafei, banned from publication in Egypt during Mubarak's presidency?
Why were many novels, including Metro by Magdy el-Shafei, banned from publication in Egypt during Mubarak's presidency?
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Which Egyptian intellectual had his books banned under Mubarak's regime for their strident attacks on the government?
Which Egyptian intellectual had his books banned under Mubarak's regime for their strident attacks on the government?
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What distinctive caricature of Mubarak was featured in the bestseller 'Red Card' after the revolution?
What distinctive caricature of Mubarak was featured in the bestseller 'Red Card' after the revolution?
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Which entity administers the International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF) awarded to Egyptian writers?
Which entity administers the International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF) awarded to Egyptian writers?
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Who described Bahaa Taher as 'one of the most respected living writers in the Arab world'?
Who described Bahaa Taher as 'one of the most respected living writers in the Arab world'?
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What was the former name of the state's top literary prize in Egypt?
What was the former name of the state's top literary prize in Egypt?
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According to Humphrey Davies, why have graphic novels and comics been frequently targeted by censors?
According to Humphrey Davies, why have graphic novels and comics been frequently targeted by censors?
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Who authored the study titled 'Arab Theology and the Roots of Religious Violence'?
Who authored the study titled 'Arab Theology and the Roots of Religious Violence'?
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Who has been gaining international recognition as one of the most successful living Egyptian fiction writers?
Who has been gaining international recognition as one of the most successful living Egyptian fiction writers?
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What is the new name for the former Mubarak Award, the state's top literary prize?
What is the new name for the former Mubarak Award, the state's top literary prize?
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According to Humphrey Davies, what will be a litmus test for the authorities' commitment to freedom of expression?
According to Humphrey Davies, what will be a litmus test for the authorities' commitment to freedom of expression?
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Who is arguably one of the most successful living Egyptian fiction writers?
Who is arguably one of the most successful living Egyptian fiction writers?
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'Sunset Oasis' is associated with which respected living writer in the Arab world?
'Sunset Oasis' is associated with which respected living writer in the Arab world?
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Which writer weathered political purges and a lengthy exile from his native Egypt?
Which writer weathered political purges and a lengthy exile from his native Egypt?
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Study Notes
European Literature: Reason and Rationality
- The Enlightenment, which spanned the 17th and 18th centuries, is characterized by a focus on reason, rationality, and empirical observation.
Common Era Dating System
- The secular equivalent of BC (Before Christ) and AD (Anno Domini) in the Common Era system is BCE (Before the Common Era) and CE (Common Era).
Ancient Greek Theater
- Aristophanes, known as 'The Father of Comedy,' is famed for his satirical plays that mocked Greek society and politics.
- The Odyssey, an epic poem attributed to Homer, recounts Odysseus's arduous journey home from the Trojan War.
- The first five books of the Hebrew Bible, called the Torah or Pentateuch, encompass the creation of Earth, Noah and the flood, and the expulsion of Jews to Babylon.
- Aeschylus, an ancient Greek tragedian, lived and worked during the 5th century BCE.
- Prometheus, in Aeschylus's "Prometheus Bound," is considered the world's first humanitarian for defying the gods to bestow fire and knowledge upon humanity.
- Euripides' play "The Bacchae" delves into the frenzied state of a woman who has lost her husband's affection.
- Sophocles is widely recognized as surpassing Aeschylus in dramatic competition.
- Oedipus Rex, a tragedy by Sophocles, is considered his greatest work.
- The parodos is the entry chant of the chorus in a tragedy.
- A stasimon is terminated by an episode in a tragedy.
- The exodos is the exit song of the chorus after the last episode in a tragedy.
- Sophocles won first prizes for approximately 20 plays.
- Euripides explored the psyches of men attempting to deny natural forces like sexuality or emotional release.
Egypt: Literature and Censorship
- Cairo, located in the Nile Delta, is the capital of Egypt.
- Alaa al-Aswany, an Egyptian writer, won the prestigious International Prize for Arabic Fiction in 2008 for his novel "Sunset Oasis."
- During Hosni Mubarak's presidency, many novels, including "Metro" by Magdy el-Shafei, were banned due to censorship.
- Alaa al-Aswany, an Egyptian intellectual, had his books banned under Mubarak's regime for his criticisms of the government.
- "Red Card", a bestseller after the revolution, featured a caricature of Mubarak as a red card.
- The International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF), awarded to Egyptian writers, is administered by the Booker Prize Foundation.
- Humphrey Davies described Bahaa Taher as "one of the most respected living writers in the Arab world."
- The state's top literary prize in Egypt was formerly known as the Mubarak Award.
- According to Humphrey Davies, graphic novels and comics are frequently targeted by censors due to their potential for subversion and social commentary.
- Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd, a Muslim scholar, authored the controversial study titled "Arab Theology and the Roots of Religious Violence."
- Bahaa Taher has achieved international recognition as one of the most successful living Egyptian fiction writers.
- The state's top literary prize in Egypt, formerly known as the Mubarak Award, is now called the State Prize for Literature.
- According to Humphrey Davies, the authorities' commitment to freedom of expression will be tested based on their response to the censorship of graphic novels and comics.
- Bahaa Taher, an Egyptian writer, is considered one of the most successful living Egyptian fiction writers.
- Bahaa Taher is the author of "Sunset Oasis."
- Bahaa Taher, weathered political purges and exile from Egypt.
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Test your knowledge of the different periods in European literature from ancient times to the present, including the transition from BC to BCE and AD to CE. Explore the significant literary movements and historical contexts.
