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Who is known for their opposition to totalitarianism and support of democratic socialism?
Who is known for their opposition to totalitarianism and support of democratic socialism?
Which novel uses animals as a metaphor for the Stalin era of Soviet Russia?
Which novel uses animals as a metaphor for the Stalin era of Soviet Russia?
Who wrote the novel Lord of the Flies?
Who wrote the novel Lord of the Flies?
Which novel is set in the near future where youth violence has become popular?
Which novel is set in the near future where youth violence has become popular?
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Who is best known for their plays, but also wrote many poems and novels?
Who is best known for their plays, but also wrote many poems and novels?
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Which writer delved into the Irish past with their lyrical poetry?
Which writer delved into the Irish past with their lyrical poetry?
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Which novel explores the surveillance of the state over its citizens?
Which novel explores the surveillance of the state over its citizens?
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Which writer contributed greatly to late twentieth-century English literature as a novelist and philosopher?
Which writer contributed greatly to late twentieth-century English literature as a novelist and philosopher?
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Which trend is often said to be a direct cause of the alleged decline of Literature?
Which trend is often said to be a direct cause of the alleged decline of Literature?
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Which novel is an allegory for the corruption of civilization?
Which novel is an allegory for the corruption of civilization?
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Which writer wrote dystopian fantasies that largely reflected their political views?
Which writer wrote dystopian fantasies that largely reflected their political views?
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Which writer is known for their contribution to late twentieth-century English literature with their novels, including fantasy novels?
Which writer is known for their contribution to late twentieth-century English literature with their novels, including fantasy novels?
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Study Notes
Notable Authors and Their Works
- George Orwell is known for his opposition to totalitarianism and support of democratic socialism.
- Orwell's novel "Animal Farm" uses animals as a metaphor for the Stalin era of Soviet Russia.
- William Golding wrote the novel "Lord of the Flies".
- The novel "A Clockwork Orange" is set in the near future where youth violence has become popular.
- Samuel Beckett is best known for their plays, but also wrote many poems and novels.
- W.B. Yeats delved into the Irish past with their lyrical poetry.
- George Orwell's novel "1984" explores the surveillance of the state over its citizens.
- Iris Murdoch contributed greatly to late twentieth-century English literature as a novelist and philosopher.
- The trend of postmodernism is often said to be a direct cause of the alleged decline of Literature.
- William Golding's novel "Lord of the Flies" is an allegory for the corruption of civilization.
- Yevgeny Zamyatin wrote dystopian fantasies that largely reflected their political views.
- Iris Murdoch is known for her contribution to late twentieth-century English literature with her novels, including fantasy novels.
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Test your knowledge of the evolution of post-war English Literature with this quiz! Explore the four main trends that have shaped the cultural context of the period in Britain, including the commercialisation of the book market, literary criticism and theory, audio-visual media, and the growth of English Literature. See how much you know about the alleged decline of Literature and its impact on the literary landscape. Take this quiz now and discover more about the evolution of English Literature!
