Literary Periods of British Literature
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Which of these periods is NOT considered a sub-period of the Neoclassical Period?

  • The Restoration
  • The Age of Sensibility
  • The Augustan Age
  • The Renaissance (correct)

    • What is a distinctive characteristic of Restoration comedy?

  • Emphasis on romantic love
  • Focus on the exploration of nature
  • Satire of social customs (correct)
  • Emphasis on religious themes

    • Which writer published "Paradise Lost" and "Paradise Regained" during the Restoration period?

  • John Locke
  • John Dryden
  • John Wilmot
  • John Milton (correct)

    • What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes "The Age of Sensibility" from the previous periods?

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    Which of these writers is known for their contributions to the "novel of character"?

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    The Augustan Age is named after which Roman emperor?

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    Which of these novels was NOT written during the Age of Sensibility?

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    What is a defining characteristic of Romantic literature?

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    Which of the following authors is NOT considered part of the Colonial Period of American Literature?

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    Which of the following is NOT considered a major work produced during the Revolutionary Age?

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    What is another name for the Romantic Period of American Literature?

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    What is the main characteristic of Old English literature?

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    Which authors are associated with the Early National Period, marking the beginning of a distinct American literary style?

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    Which time period is considered the 'Jazz Age' and the 'Harlem Renaissance'?

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    In which period did the standard literary language of English, recognizable as modern English, emerge?

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    Which period witnessed a surge in secular literature in the English language?

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    Which of the following is NOT considered a major literary period within American Literature?

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    What time period is associated with the emergence of 'Beat Writers'?

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    Which of the following is NOT a sub-period within The Renaissance?

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    What is the significance of the Norman Conquest of 1066 in the context of English literature?

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    Which time period is known for its focus on realism and portraying social problems?

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    Which period is characterized by the rise of romanticism, focusing on emotion, imagination, and nature?

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    Which period is known for its emphasis on realism, social commentary, and industrialization?

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    Which of these authors is NOT associated with the Romantic Period?

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    Which of these writers was NOT part of the Elizabethan Age of English Literature?

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    What is the defining characteristic of the Jacobean Age of English Literature?

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    What significant event contributed to the lack of dramatic works during the Commonwealth Period?

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    Which of the following writers is NOT associated with the Caroline Age of English Literature?

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    Which literary period is characterized by a strong focus on reason, skepticism, and wit?

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    Which of the following literary works is considered a product of the English Renaissance?

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    Which author is known for writing the King James translation of the Bible?

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    What is the main distinction between the English Renaissance and the English Literary Renaissance?

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    Which author is associated with the American Romantic Period?

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    What is the primary focus of realistic fiction?

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    Which major writer is known for their contributions to American Naturalism?

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    Which time period is known as the Beginnings of Modern Literature in America?

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    What theme is prevalent in Naturalistic literature?

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    Which literary figure is associated with The Harlem Renaissance?

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    Which characteristic is NOT typical of the American Modernist Period?

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    Which author is known for addressing social and political issues during the Great Depression?

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    What is a common element of Gothic literature?

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    Which of these authors is NOT associated with the Victorian Period?

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    What was a key characteristic of the Pre-Raphaelite movement?

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    Which of these is NOT a prominent issue addressed in Victorian literature?

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    What is a core principle of the Aestheticism and Decadence movement?

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    Which of the following is NOT a prominent author of the Victorian Era?

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    What is the significance of the year 1870 in the context of Victorian literature?

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    Which of the following accurately describes the Romantic Period in relation to the Victorian Period?

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    Flashcards

    Old English Period

    Literature from 450-1066, marked by oral traditions and early written works.

    Middle English Period

    Literature from 1066-1500, evolving into recognizable modern English, beginning after the Norman Conquest.

    The Renaissance

    1510-1660; a revival of classical literature and arts in England.

    Elizabethan Age

    1558-1603; marked by the flourishing of English drama and the works of Shakespeare.

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    Jacobean Age

    1603-1625; period of literature during King James I's reign.

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    Neoclassical Period

    1660-1785; characterized by a return to classical ideals of order and reason.

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    Victorian Period

    1832-1901; literature marked by industrialization, morality, and social issues.

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    Modern Period

    1914-1945; characterized by experimental literature responding to the world wars.

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    Romantic Period

    A literary era featuring emotional expression and individualism, prominent in the late 18th to mid-19th century.

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    Gothic literature

    A genre characterized by dark settings, fantastic elements, and melodramatic plots.

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    Anne Radcliffe

    A notable author in the Gothic genre known for her novels like 'The Mysteries of Udolpho'.

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    Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood

    An artistic group founded in 1848 aiming to return to more truthful and simpler art forms before Raphael.

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    Aestheticism and Decadence

    A movement emphasizing art for art's sake, opposing utilitarian views of art.

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    Charles Dickens

    A prominent Victorian author known for addressing social issues in works like 'A Christmas Carol' and 'Oliver Twist'.

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    Industrial Revolution

    A time of major industrial change affecting social and economic conditions in the Victorian era.

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    The Canterbury Tales

    A collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer, often considered a masterpiece of medieval literature.

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    Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

    An anonymous medieval poem featuring the chivalric adventures of Sir Gawain, a knight of King Arthur's Round Table.

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    English Renaissance

    A cultural and artistic movement in England, starting with the Tudor dynasty in 1485, enhancing literature and arts.

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    The Elizabethan Age

    A period of English history during Queen Elizabeth I's reign (1558-1603), marked by a flowering of literature and arts.

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    Caroline Age

    The period of English literature under King Charles I (1625-1649), characterized by refined poetry and drama.

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    Commonwealth Period

    Also known as the Puritan Interregnum, this period saw literature produced during Oliver Cromwell's rule (1649-1660).

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    Restoration (1660-1700)

    A time of monarchy restoration, marked by reason and tolerance, producing notable prose and poetry.

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    Augustan Age (1700-1745)

    A period characterized by refinement, clarity, elegance, and balance in literature, inspired by Roman authors.

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    Major Writers of Restoration

    Key figures include John Milton, John Dryden, and John Locke, known for their prose and poetry.

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    Age of Sensibility

    A literary period emphasizing instinct and feeling over reason, sparked interest in medieval themes.

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    Samuel Johnson

    A dominant author of the Age of Sensibility, known for his literary contributions and circle.

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    First English Novels

    Significant works like Defoe's novels and Richardson's 'Pamela' emerged during the Augustan Age.

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    Colonial Period

    A phase in American Literature from 1607 to 1776 focused on religious, practical, or historical themes.

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    The Revolutionary Age

    The period of American Literature from 1765 to 1790 noted for significant historical documents like The Declaration of Independence.

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    Early National Period

    American Literature period from 1775 to 1828 that established an authentic American literary identity.

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    Influential Colonial Writers

    Key figures in the Colonial Period include John Winthrop, Cotton Mather, Benjamin Franklin, and Anne Bradstreet.

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    The Lost Generation

    A term for a group of American writers in the 1920s and 1930s, disillusioned by World War I.

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    Beat Writers

    A group of American authors in the 1950s who embraced non-conformity and experimentation in literature.

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    African-American Writers

    Contributors to American Literature, bringing diverse perspectives and narratives.

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    American Romantic Period Writers

    Key writers include Emerson, Thoreau, Poe, Melville, and others.

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    Realistic Fiction

    A genre focused on representing life as it is, highlighting ordinary events.

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    Major Realistic Writers

    Notable authors include Mark Twain, Henry James, Bret Harte, and Kate Chopin.

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    Naturalistic Period

    A literary period emphasizing heredity and environment's impact on characters (1900-1914).

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    Major Naturalist Writers

    Stephen Crane, Jack London, and Theodore Dreiser are key figures.

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    American Modernist Literature

    A period (1914-1939) marked by experimentation in various genres.

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    Notable Modernist Poets

    Included Robert Frost, William Carlos Williams, and Edna St. Vincent Millay.

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    Study Notes

    Literary Periods of British Literature

    • 450-1066: Old English (Anglo-Saxon) Period: Literature produced from the beginning of Celtic England's invasion by Germanic tribes to the conquest of England (1066). Oral traditions evolved into written literature, including the epic poem Beowulf. Key figures include Caedmon and Cynewulf.

    • 1066-1500: Middle English Period: Literature produced between the Norman conquest (1066) and approximately 1500. Primarily religious, with the latter half marking a shift toward secular works. The language evolved into "Modern English." Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales is a prominent example.

    • 1500-1660: Renaissance Period: Includes the Elizabethan Age (1558-1603) notable for William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe; the Jacobean Age (1603-1625); the Caroline Age (1625-1649); and the Commonwealth Period (or Puritan Interregnum) (1649-1660). Medieval traditions blended with Renaissance optimism. Key works include drama, poetry, and prose.

    • 1660-1785: Neoclassical Period: Influenced by contemporary French literature. Emphasizes reason, philosophy, wit, and refinement. The period includes three subsets: The Restoration (1660-1700); the Augustan Age (1700-1745); and the Age of Sensibility (1745-1785). Critical works of historical importance.

    Literary Periods of American Literature

    • 1607-1776: Colonial Period: Literature spanning from the founding of Jamestown to the American Revolution. Themes are often religious, practical, or historical. Early American writers include John Winthrop, Cotton Mather, and Anne Bradstreet.

    • 1765-1790: The Revolutionary Age: Focused on creating important American historical documents, like the Declaration of Independence (1776). Thomas Paine, and Thomas Jefferson played a significant role.

    • 1775-1828: Early National Period: Marked the beginning of a distinctly American style of writing. Key American writers include Washington Irving, James Fenimore Cooper, and Edgar Allan Poe.

    • 1828-1865: Romantic Period (American Renaissance or the Age of Transcendentalism): American Romanticism was marked by originality and excellence. Writers like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Edgar Allan Poe, Herman Melville, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and others shaped American literary ideals.

    • 1865-1900: Realistic Period: Literature attempted to portray life as realistically as possible. Authors like Mark Twain, Henry James, Bret Harte, and Kate Chopin represented this style through their works.

    • 1900-1914: Naturalistic Period: This period focused on portraying a more realistic and often darker perspective on life.

    • 1914-1939: American Modernist Period: Experimentation with subject matter, form, and style. Important authors include Robert Frost, William Carlos Williams, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Edith Wharton, Sinclair Lewis, and Willa Cather.

    • 1920s: Jazz Age, Harlem Renaissance: Significant cultural and social movements which translated into written works. Key writers include Langston Hughes, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

    • 1939-present: Contemporary Period: A varied period including Beat writers, and other literary movements after WWII. Key writers include Eudora Welty, John Updike, Kurt Vonnegut, Sylvia Plath, Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, and others.

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