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Renaissance Poets and Plays Analysis

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Which poet is known for the work 'A Valediction Forbidden Mourning'?

Edmund Spenser

William Shakespeare

George Herbert

John Donne (correct)

Which of the following works is attributed to Christopher Marlowe?

On his having arrived at the age of Twenty Three

The Tempest

Easter Wings

Dr Faustus (correct)

Which poet is associated with writing sonnets, specifically from 'Astrophel and Stella'?

John Milton

Edmund Spenser

Philip Sidney (correct)

George Herbert

Which of these literary figures is known for his contributions to the Renaissance as mentioned in the reading list?

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Which of the following is NOT a work by William Shakespeare listed for reading?

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Renaissance

A cultural movement in Europe (14th-17th century) marked by a revival of art and learning.

Edmund Spenser

A major English poet known for 'The Faerie Queene' and his contributions to the Renaissance literature.

Philip Sidney

An English poet and courtier, known for his work 'Astrophel and Stella', a sequence of sonnets.

Shakespeare's Plays

William Shakespeare wrote iconic plays like 'Macbeth', 'The Tempest', and 'Merchant of Venice' during the Renaissance.

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John Milton

An English poet famous for 'Paradise Lost' and 'On His Having Arrived at the Age of Twenty Three'.

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Renaissance Poets and Plays

Spenser: Study any of his works. Focus areas may include his poetic style and themes.
Sidney: Analyze two sonnets from Astrophel and Stella. Pay attention to the poetic techniques and themes.
Shakespeare: Study Macbeth, The Tempest, and Merchant of Venice. Consider the plot, characters, themes, and language in each play.
Marlowe: Examine Dr. Faustus. Focus on the play's themes of ambition, morality, and the human condition.
Donne: Analyze "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning". Note the metaphysical style and themes. Also study "Holy Sonnets."
Herbert: Study "Easter Wings". Focus on the poem's imagery, metaphors, and religious themes.
Milton: Read "On His Having Arrived at the Age of Twenty-Three". Pay attention to the speaker's reflections and the poem's style.
Erasmus & Bacon: Understand the contextual role of these important Renaissance figures. Be ready for discussions of their influence on the literature being studied.

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Dive into the rich world of Renaissance literature with this quiz. Explore the works of Spenser, Sidney, Shakespeare, Marlowe, Donne, Herbert, and Milton, focusing on their poetic styles, themes, and key plays. Prepare to discuss the intricate details and contextual significance of these influential figures.