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Who is considered the father of English literature?
Who is considered the father of English literature?
- William Shakespeare
- Beowulf
- Geoffrey Chaucer (correct)
- John Milton
Which literary period is known for its focus on reason, scientific observation, and the questioning of traditional beliefs?
Which literary period is known for its focus on reason, scientific observation, and the questioning of traditional beliefs?
- Enlightenment (correct)
- Romanticism
- Victorian
- Renaissance
Who is the author of the epic poem 'Paradise Lost'?
Who is the author of the epic poem 'Paradise Lost'?
- Alexander Pope
- John Donne
- William Wordsworth
- John Milton (correct)
Which literary figure is known for his satirical work 'Gulliver's Travels'?
Which literary figure is known for his satirical work 'Gulliver's Travels'?
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Father of English Literature
Father of English Literature
Geoffrey Chaucer is regarded as the father of English literature.
Literary Period of Reason
Literary Period of Reason
The Enlightenment is known for its focus on reason and questioning traditional beliefs.
Author of 'Paradise Lost'
Author of 'Paradise Lost'
John Milton wrote the epic poem 'Paradise Lost'.
Satirical Work by Jonathan Swift
Satirical Work by Jonathan Swift
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Study Notes
Literary Figures and Periods
- Geoffrey Chaucer is considered the father of English literature.
The Age of Reason
- This literary period is known for its focus on reason, scientific observation, and the questioning of traditional beliefs.
Epic Poetry
- John Milton is the author of the epic poem 'Paradise Lost'.
Satirical Works
- Jonathan Swift is the literary figure known for his satirical work 'Gulliver's Travels'.
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Test your knowledge of English literature history with this quiz. Questions cover prominent literary figures, major works, and influential literary periods.
