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Who introduced the printing press to England in 1476?
Who introduced the printing press to England in 1476?
- Queen Elizabeth
- William Caxton (correct)
- John Skelton
- Sir Philip Sidney
Which monarch's reign saw the full flourishing of the new literature in the late 1500s?
Which monarch's reign saw the full flourishing of the new literature in the late 1500s?
- Queen Elizabeth (correct)
- Queen Mary I
- King Edward VI
- King Henry VIII
Who is famous for starting the vogue of the sonnet cycle with 'Astrophel and Stella'?
Who is famous for starting the vogue of the sonnet cycle with 'Astrophel and Stella'?
- John Donne
- John Skelton
- William Caxton
- Sir Philip Sidney (correct)
Which movement encouraged greater care in the study of classical literature?
Which movement encouraged greater care in the study of classical literature?
Who is famous for the critical essay 'The Defence of Poesie'?
Who is famous for the critical essay 'The Defence of Poesie'?
Flashcards
Who introduced the printing press to England?
Who introduced the printing press to England?
An English printer who introduced the printing press to England in 1476.
Which monarch's reign saw the flourishing of English literature?
Which monarch's reign saw the flourishing of English literature?
The reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603) saw the flourishing of English literature, with works by Shakespeare, Marlowe, and Sidney.
Who popularized the sonnet cycle with 'Astrophel and Stella'?
Who popularized the sonnet cycle with 'Astrophel and Stella'?
Sir Philip Sidney, a poet and courtier, popularized the sonnet cycle with his work "Astrophel and Stella."
What is Humanism?
What is Humanism?
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Who wrote 'The Defence of Poesie'?
Who wrote 'The Defence of Poesie'?
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Study Notes
The Introduction of the Printing Press
- William Caxton introduced the printing press to England in 1476.
The Flourishing of Literature
- The late 1500s saw the full flourishing of new literature during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
The Sonnet Cycle
- Sir Philip Sidney is famous for starting the vogue of the sonnet cycle with 'Astrophel and Stella'.
Revival of Classical Literature
- The Renaissance movement encouraged greater care in the study of classical literature.
Literary Criticism
- Sir Philip Sidney is famous for the critical essay 'The Defence of Poesie'.
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Test your knowledge of the factors that led to the Renaissance in English literature with this quiz. Explore the impact of the printing press, the growth of the middle class, trade development, and changes in education during this golden age of literature from 1485 to 1660.
