Famous Works
Genres
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18th Century History
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This novel is a story based on the real events of a sailor who quarreled with his captain and was left alone on an island for four years.
Robinson Crusoe
100
This genre type combines horror and romanticism and was popularized by Ann Radcliffe.
Gothic
100
Who was the pioneer of the "Gothic" novel?
Ann Radcliffe
100
What war influenced 18th century prose?
The French Revolution
100
In what years did the 18th century last? (Starting year and ending year)
1701-1800
200
This was a tri-weekly periodical written by Daniel Defoe
"The Review"
200
This genre encompasses emotional and intellectual concepts relying on an emotional response from the reader to develop a true understanding.
Sentimental
200
Who wrote the novel, "History of John Bull"?
John Arbuthnot
200
What influenced Daniel Defoe to write pamphlets and editorials?
Politics
200
This political speech writer believed in people's freedom and hated the cruelty of government.
Edmund Broke
300
This novel accounts and English captain's adventurous voyage to different imaginary places like Lilliput and Brobdingnag.
"Gulliver's Travels"
300
This genre is written as a series of documents that can include letters, diary entries, newspaper clippings, or even electronic documents.
Epistolary
300
Who was considered one of the greatest prose satirist of England?
Jonathan Swift
300
Classical authors ("Ancients"), works of friends, contemporaries, and enemies influenced which author?
Jonathan Swift
300
What was the 18th Century called?
The "Age of Enlightenment"
400
This novel revealed secrets to parliament and made Edmund Broke famous in all parts of Europe.
"Reflections on the French Revolution"
400
The main genre in the 18th century that includes four sub genres and is about free expression and feeling.
Romanticism
400
Who was the first English journalist and the most "copious writer in the 18th century?
Daniel Defoe
400
His opposition to the pro–French Revolution influenced many of his writings.
Edmund Burke
400
This famous author focused on attacking social evil and human wickedness in his writing.
Jonathan Swift
500
This gothic novel written by Ann Radcliffe is about two clans and their ongoing feud with each other.
"The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne"
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!! This genre included themes such as anti-clericalism, anti-establishment and eroticism.
Libertine
500
Who was known for their "fine oratorical" prose and political speeches?
Edmund Broke
500
Enlightenment ideals of human rights and liberty led to the French Revolution, which resulted in Counter-Enlightenment and opened the doors to a new literary movement.
Romanticism
500
Name one literary work written by Daniel Defoe.
"Robinson Crusoe", "Moll Flanders", "Roxana", "The Review"
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