Robert Wilson Lynd

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Where was Robert Wilson Lynd born?

  • Dublin, Ireland
  • Glasgow, Scotland
  • Belfast, Northern Ireland (correct)
  • London, England

What was the initial profession of Robert Wilson Lynd?

  • Lawyer
  • Politician
  • Journalist (correct)
  • Teacher

What did Robert Wilson Lynd oppose in Northern Ireland?

  • British dominance (correct)
  • Journalism
  • Irish nationalism
  • Literary elites

What pseudonym did Robert Wilson Lynd use in his columns and essays for New Statesman?

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What is the theme of Robert Wilson Lynd's essay, The Pleasures of Ignorance?

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What pseudonym did Robert Wilson Lynd use in his columns and essays for New Statesman?

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What was the initial profession of Robert Wilson Lynd?

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What was the central theme of the essay 'The Pleasures of Ignorance'?

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What cause was Robert Wilson Lynd deeply involved in?

<p>Irish nationalism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tone does the essay 'The Pleasures of Ignorance' reflect?

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When was the first published book by Francis Bacon released?

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How many essays were included in the original edition of Francis Bacon's book?

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In which year did a much-enlarged second edition of Francis Bacon's book appear?

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Under what title was another edition of Francis Bacon's essays published in 1625?

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In which essay did Francis Bacon relate planting colonies to war?

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