Moments In History
Religious
Famous Figures
Classics
Inventions
100

This revaluzation or "new age" expanded the reading public by the start  of cheaper and mass printing.  It is also known as a process of changing an economy from a focus on agriculture to manufacturing. (1760 - 1840)

The Industrialization

100

Recognized as one of the greatest minds in history. Known for his three laws of physics. And his inspiration to famous poets like Alexander Pope. (Early 18th century)

Isaac Newton

100

Marry Shelley was the author of a classic novel about an abandoned monster created in a Labarotory. What is it? (1818)

Frankenstein

100

A focused piece of writing that became extremely dominant. Modernly found in 11th and 12th Grade (1700 - 1750)

Essay

200

The growth and expansion of a specifique income group who was responsible for an economic boom. the literature market was now much more accesible for the normal man. This helped spread litterature even more. (Early 19th century)

The rise of the middle class

200

A writer and poet know for his emotionally intense poetry, heavily influencing french romantics. Author of the short story : Murder on the rue Morgue. (1809-1849)

Edgar Allen Poe

200

She's often recognized as one of the greatest english writers, and was a major influence towards women themseleves, and literature. (1775 - 1818) Hint : She has six novels in your list.

Jane Austen

200

The invention of a new transportation using the combustion of coal which facilitated spreading literary works.(1804 - 1825) 

Trains/Railroads

300

The series of wars led by a famous french commander, who influenced writers and poets during the romantic period on using him as a tragic hero and even themes of ambition. (1803 - 1815)

The Napoleonic Wars. (Napoleon Bonaparte)

300

This religious book had an all time high in copies sold during the romantic period. Which Greatly influenced the plot and characters, symbols and themes of novels at the time. (late 18th, early 19th century)

Christian Bible 

300

Served as model to writers during the romantic period who were seeking to express the human experience. Also know as one of the greatest pianists of all time. (Fur Élise) (1794 - 1827)

Ludwig Van Beethoven

300

One of Jonathan Swift's litereture masterpieces which helped him be established as the greatest starist in the english language."Can be found in your list" (1726)

Swift's Gullivers Travels

300

A rise in paper publications that included the daily and weekly news as well as articles on current events and politics. (1702-1760)

Newspaper 

400

A war that opposed the 13 colonies in the western world. This encouraged litteracy because an informed population was seen essential for democracy.(1775-1783)

 The American Revolution

400

This man was a publisher, thinker and printer. He helped shape litterature in the united states, and is now found on the american $100 billl. (18th century)

Benjamin Franklin

400

Often considered the first english novel. Written by Daniel Defoe. (1719) "found in your list"

Robinson Crusoe

400

The popularization of an adjective that describes beauty, excellence or even great admiration. (18th century)

Sublime

500

The revolution of a european country that promoted the romantic movement, and shifted their literary focus from aristocracy to the common people. (Gothic) (1789 - 1799)

French revolution


500

The Augustan age was named after him, for his politcal and cultural stability during his reign as emperor. Julius ceasar's adopted son. (63BC - 14)

Augustus (Octivian)

500

This novel is told through a series of letters and introduced a new focus on intimate psychological detail.  Hint : The name of the novel has the same name as a small lake located in longlac. (1740)

Written by Samuel Richardson

Pamela

500

The art of making someone or something look ridiculous in order to raise laughter. (1700 - 1745)

Satire

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