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Who wrote Gulliver's Travels?
Who wrote Gulliver's Travels?
- Samuel Johnson
- Jonathan Swift (correct)
- Henry Fielding
- Daniel Defoe
Which author published a dictionary and had a club called 'the club'?
Which author published a dictionary and had a club called 'the club'?
- Oliver Goldsmith
- Samuel Johnson (correct)
- Daniel Defoe
- Jonathan Swift
Who wrote Robinson Crusoe?
Who wrote Robinson Crusoe?
- Daniel Defoe (correct)
- Henry Fielding
- Jonathan Swift
- William Blake
Which author wrote 'Pamela', focusing on moral didactic teaching?
Which author wrote 'Pamela', focusing on moral didactic teaching?
Who parodied Pamela with Shamela and claimed that Pamela was a gold digger?
Who parodied Pamela with Shamela and claimed that Pamela was a gold digger?
Who wrote 'Castle of Otranto', the first gothic novel?
Who wrote 'Castle of Otranto', the first gothic novel?
Which authors are known for writing the first literary periodical?
Which authors are known for writing the first literary periodical?
Who wrote 'The Hermit', featuring a sad boy who gets the girl?
Who wrote 'The Hermit', featuring a sad boy who gets the girl?
Which Scottish poet is known for the poem about a mouse and has a stanza named after him?
Which Scottish poet is known for the poem about a mouse and has a stanza named after him?
Which poet is known for 'Little Lamb' and 'The Tyger' as a pre-Romantic poet?
Which poet is known for 'Little Lamb' and 'The Tyger' as a pre-Romantic poet?
Who is credited with starting Romanticism through the work 'Lyrical Ballads'?
Who is credited with starting Romanticism through the work 'Lyrical Ballads'?
Who wrote 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner'?
Who wrote 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner'?
Which author is a literary realist and critic/novelist?
Which author is a literary realist and critic/novelist?
Who was the poet that contracted malaria while fighting for Greek independence?
Who was the poet that contracted malaria while fighting for Greek independence?
Which Romantic poet was married to Mary Shelley?
Which Romantic poet was married to Mary Shelley?
Who is known for the concept of 'negative capability' and wrote 'Bright Star'?
Who is known for the concept of 'negative capability' and wrote 'Bright Star'?
Who is the author of 'Frankenstein'?
Who is the author of 'Frankenstein'?
Which Victorian poet laureate wrote 'Charge of the Light Brigade'?
Which Victorian poet laureate wrote 'Charge of the Light Brigade'?
Who wrote 'My Last Duchess'?
Who wrote 'My Last Duchess'?
Which author is known for their love sonnets and was married to Robert Browning?
Which author is known for their love sonnets and was married to Robert Browning?
Who wrote the poem 'Dover Beach', reflecting on the nature of faith?
Who wrote the poem 'Dover Beach', reflecting on the nature of faith?
Which Victorian author is associated with the term 'nap'?
Which Victorian author is associated with the term 'nap'?
Who used sprung rhythm and contributed the concepts of 'inscape' and 'instress'?
Who used sprung rhythm and contributed the concepts of 'inscape' and 'instress'?
Who wrote picaresques, which are coming of age stories?
Who wrote picaresques, which are coming of age stories?
Who wrote 'Heart of Darkness'?
Who wrote 'Heart of Darkness'?
Who wrote 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man'?
Who wrote 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man'?
Study Notes
Neoclassical Poets and Authors
- Jonathan Swift: Known for "Gulliver's Travels", a satirical exploration of human nature and society.
- Samuel Johnson: Published the first comprehensive English dictionary; established "The Club" for intellectual discourse.
- Daniel Defoe: Renowned for "Robinson Crusoe", a seminal work in travel literature that explores themes of survival and self-discovery.
- Samuel Richardson: Authored "Pamela", a moral tale that emphasizes virtue and the challenges faced by women.
- Henry Fielding: Parodied Richardson’s work with "Shamela", portraying Pamela as a manipulative character.
- Horace Walpole: Credited with writing "Castle of Otranto", recognized as the first gothic novel, introducing supernatural elements to literature.
- Richard Steele and Joseph Addison: Pioneered the first literary periodical, shaping the culture of essay writing in England.
- Oliver Goldsmith: Poet of "The Hermit", which tells the poignant story of love and longing.
- Robert Burns: A Scottish poet noted for his "Mouse" poem and the creation of the six-line stanza style named after him.
- William Blake: Pre-Romantic poet, famous for "The Tyger" and "Little Lamb", exploring themes of innocence and experience.
Romantic Poets and Authors
- William Wordsworth: Launched Romanticism with "Lyrical Ballads", emphasizing nature and emotion in poetry.
- Samuel Taylor Coleridge: Known for "Rime of the Ancient Mariner", integrating supernatural elements and moral questions.
- Jane Austen: A pioneering figure in literary realism, critiqued society and romantic norms through her novels.
- Lord Byron: Romantic poet who participated in the Greek War of Independence and contracted malaria during his efforts.
- Percy Bysshe Shelley: An advocate for feminism and social reform, known for his influential poetry; married to Mary Shelley.
- John Keats: Promoted the idea of "negative capability" in poetry; wrote the passionate "Bright Star" for his lover.
- Mary Shelley: Authored "Frankenstein", exploring themes of creation, ethics, and the human condition.
Victorian Poets and Authors
- Alfred Lord Tennyson: Poet laureate renowned for "Charge of the Light Brigade", reflecting on heroism and tragedy in war.
- Robert Browning: Innovator of the dramatic monologue with "My Last Duchess", revealing character through voice and narrative.
- Elizabeth Barrett Browning: Notable for her "Sonnets from the Portuguese", expressing deep love and emotion.
- Matthew Arnold: Authored "Dover Beach", a meditation on faith and the tumultuous nature of the world.
- Thomas Hardy: Explored themes of fate and human struggle, although specific works are not detailed here.
- Gerard Manley Hopkins: Introduced "sprung rhythm" and concepts such as inscape and instress in his poetry, highlighting nature and spirituality.
- Charles Dickens: Known for his picaresque novels that depict the complexities of coming-of-age experiences.
- Joseph Conrad: Wrote "Heart of Darkness", a critique of imperialism and exploration of moral ambiguity.
Modernist Author
- James Joyce: Noted for "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man", a seminal work in modernist literature highlighting the development of the individual.
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Test your knowledge of key Neoclassical poets and authors with these flashcards. Each card highlights influential figures like Swift, Johnson, Defoe, and Richardson, summarizing their contributions to literature. Perfect for literature students preparing for finals.
