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Who is generally considered to be England's first true novelist?
Who is generally considered to be England's first true novelist?
Which novel by Daniel Defoe is a classic of English literature about a sailor shipwrecked on a deserted island?
Which novel by Daniel Defoe is a classic of English literature about a sailor shipwrecked on a deserted island?
Which novelist used irony and satire to attack the follies and vices of politicians and scholars?
Which novelist used irony and satire to attack the follies and vices of politicians and scholars?
Which novel by Jonathan Swift is an anticipation of the modern fantasy novel, though originally intended as a bitter satire of his own country?
Which novel by Jonathan Swift is an anticipation of the modern fantasy novel, though originally intended as a bitter satire of his own country?
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What major aspect does Daniel Defoe establish in his novels, creating a convincing realism through an almost-journalistic first-person narrative?
What major aspect does Daniel Defoe establish in his novels, creating a convincing realism through an almost-journalistic first-person narrative?
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What societal elements does Jonathan Swift critique through his novel Gulliver’s Travels?
What societal elements does Jonathan Swift critique through his novel Gulliver’s Travels?
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Study Notes
Daniel Defoe
- Considered England's first true novelist
- Established key literary elements:
- Dominant unifying theme
- Serious thesis
- Convincing realism
- Middle-class viewpoint
- Major works:
- Robinson Crusoe (1719) - a classic of English literature, tale of a sailor shipwrecked on a deserted island
- Moll Flanders (1722)
Jonathan Swift
- Greatest satirist of his age
- Used irony and satire to comment on and criticize his own society
- Major work:
- Gulliver's Travels - a novel that:
- Was originally intended as a bitter satire of his own country
- Satirizes the follies and vices of politicians and scholars
- Is a serious commentary on politics, learning, and humanity
- Reflects Swift's negative opinion of people in general
- Is now regarded as a book for children and an anticipation of the modern fantasy novel
- Gulliver's Travels - a novel that:
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Description
Learn about the major 18th-century novelists Daniel Defoe and Jonathan Swift, their contributions to English literature, and their notable works such as 'Robinson Crusoe' and 'Gulliver's Travels'. Dive into the themes, writing styles, and impact of these influential writers.
