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What genre emerged in England by the close of the 18th century, as highlighted in the text?
What genre emerged in England by the close of the 18th century, as highlighted in the text?
Who are often the dominant authors and protagonists in novels of manners, according to the text?
Who are often the dominant authors and protagonists in novels of manners, according to the text?
What is Jane Austen known for satirizing in her novels according to the text?
What is Jane Austen known for satirizing in her novels according to the text?
Which aspect of the English upper classes does Austen highlight through balls, visits, and society gossip?
Which aspect of the English upper classes does Austen highlight through balls, visits, and society gossip?
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What does Samuel Richardson's novel 'Pamela' focus on?
What does Samuel Richardson's novel 'Pamela' focus on?
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What does the novel 'Pamela' by Samuel Richardson reveal about social mobility?
What does the novel 'Pamela' by Samuel Richardson reveal about social mobility?
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What novel critiques Victorian class divisions and prejudice?
What novel critiques Victorian class divisions and prejudice?
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Who is the principal character in Pride and Prejudice?
Who is the principal character in Pride and Prejudice?
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Which novel satirizes the duplicity and dishonesty of social life?
Which novel satirizes the duplicity and dishonesty of social life?
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In which novel does a good marriage play a crucial role for women's social status?
In which novel does a good marriage play a crucial role for women's social status?
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Who is the favorite heroine among Jane Austen's characters?
Who is the favorite heroine among Jane Austen's characters?
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'The House of Mirth' reflects which constraints faced by women?
'The House of Mirth' reflects which constraints faced by women?
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What was the methodology used by the Grimms for gathering stories?
What was the methodology used by the Grimms for gathering stories?
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Who sent the story 'The Juniper Tree' to the Grimms?
Who sent the story 'The Juniper Tree' to the Grimms?
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In which version of 'Rapunzel' did the story openly refer to her pregnancy?
In which version of 'Rapunzel' did the story openly refer to her pregnancy?
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How did the Grimms revise 'Rapunzel' in their sanitized version?
How did the Grimms revise 'Rapunzel' in their sanitized version?
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What is one of the central themes in 'Pride and Prejudice'?
What is one of the central themes in 'Pride and Prejudice'?
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What was different about Cinderella's stepsisters in the Grimms' version compared to Charles Perrault's?
What was different about Cinderella's stepsisters in the Grimms' version compared to Charles Perrault's?
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What did W H Auden declare about Grimms' tales?
What did W H Auden declare about Grimms' tales?
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Who does Caroline Bingley try to sabotage Jane's relationship with?
Who does Caroline Bingley try to sabotage Jane's relationship with?
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Which character initially captivates Elizabeth with charisma and a sob story about Mr. Darcy?
Which character initially captivates Elizabeth with charisma and a sob story about Mr. Darcy?
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What trait is Jane Bennet portrayed as in 'Pride and Prejudice'?
What trait is Jane Bennet portrayed as in 'Pride and Prejudice'?
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Who faces pressure to distance himself from Jane due to her social status?
Who faces pressure to distance himself from Jane due to her social status?
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Which character in 'Pride and Prejudice' is infatuated with Mr. Darcy for his wealth and status?
Which character in 'Pride and Prejudice' is infatuated with Mr. Darcy for his wealth and status?
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Who wrote the collection 'Tales of Mother Goose'?
Who wrote the collection 'Tales of Mother Goose'?
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Which epic poem celebrates Finnish folklore?
Which epic poem celebrates Finnish folklore?
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What inspired the interest in folklore for the Brothers Grimm?
What inspired the interest in folklore for the Brothers Grimm?
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Which author aimed to challenge traditional folktale portrayals of women?
Which author aimed to challenge traditional folktale portrayals of women?
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What is the focus of the featured great book 'Grimm’s Fairytales'?
What is the focus of the featured great book 'Grimm’s Fairytales'?
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Which German author published a popular collection of satirical folk stories?
Which German author published a popular collection of satirical folk stories?
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