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What key ideals are described as the foundations of civilized society in Utopia?
Who is Raphael Hythloday?
What is Hythloday's stance on the relationship between politics and philosophy?
According to the context, whose translation work laid the foundation for the Authorized Version of the Bible?
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Which literary form was introduced by Wyatt and Surrey?
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What is the significance of Surrey's contribution to literature?
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What is Le Morte d'Arthur primarily about?
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How does Le Morte d'Arthur conclude?
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What is the nature of the discussion between More, Giles, and Hythloday?
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What did Malory's Morte d'Arthur notably contribute to later literature?
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What significant contribution to printing was made by Caxton around 1476?
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What period is referred to as the Revival of Learning?
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Which scholar published 'Toxophilus' in 1545?
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What is referred to as the 'Kingdom of Nowhere' in literature?
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What themes does Erasmus's 'Praise of Folly' primarily address?
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What was a result of the Renaissance in literature during the fifteenth century?
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What does More learn about in his Utopia from Amerigo Vespucci's companion?
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What does Roger Ascham criticize in his preface to 'Toxophilus'?
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What aspect of society is satirized by Folly in Erasmus's work?
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Why is the term 'Renaissance' particularly associated with the revival of art?
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Study Notes
The Renaissance
- The term Renaissance refers to the revival of art in the 14th and 15th centuries.
- The revival of art was influenced by the rediscovery and imitation of classical models.
- The 15th Century was a period of preparing for a new literature.
- The fifteenth century was an age of preparation - learning about science, philosophy, Greek and Roman poetry.
Important Books of English Literature
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Erasmus's Praise of Folly (Encomium Moriae)
- Published in 1511.
- Satirizes the vice and cruelty of kings, the clergy's selfishness and ignorance, and foolish educational standards.
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More's Utopia
- Published in 1516.
- Explores social conditions and proposes ideas for a better society.
- Introduced the concepts of liberty, fraternity, and equality.
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Tyndale's New Testament (1525)
- Translated from the original Greek.
- Influenced the common people.
- Served as a foundation for the Authorized Version of the Bible.
Literary Figures
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Roger Ascham (1515-1568)
- Published "Toxophilus" in 1545 - a book about archery and the English language.
- Criticized the lack of native literature in England.
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Sir Thomas Wyatt (1503?-1542)
- Wrote amorous sonnets.
- Introduced a new verse form modeled after Italian sonnets.
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Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey (1517?-1547)
- Introduced blank verse into English literature.
- Translated two books of Virgil into blank verse.
Important Works
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Tottel's Miscellany (1557)
- The first printed collection of miscellaneous English poems.
- Compiled the works of Wyatt and Surrey.
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Malory's Morte d’Arthur
- A collection of Arthurian romances written in vivid prose.
- The greatest English work of this period in terms of its influence on subsequent literature.
- Tell the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
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Description
Explore the Renaissance era, focusing on its impact on art and literature in the 14th and 15th centuries. This quiz covers notable works such as Erasmus's 'Praise of Folly' and More's 'Utopia,' highlighting their themes and contributions to society. Test your knowledge of this transformative period in English literature!
