British Poets
This British poet, often associated with the Romantic movement, wrote "Ode to a Nightingale" and "Ode to Autumn."
Who is John Keats?
This epic poem, set in the time of King Arthur, narrates the adventures of knights in search of the Holy Grail.
What is "Le Morte d'Arthur" by Sir Thomas Malory?
This tragedy centers around a Moorish general and explores themes of jealousy and manipulation.
What is "Othello"?
This literary era, spanning the late 18th to early 19th centuries, emphasized emotion, nature, and individualism in works like "Lyrical Ballads."
What is the Romantic Era?
This fantasy novel introduces readers to the land of Narnia and its inhabitants, where four siblings are tasked with defeating the White Witch.
What is "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis?
This poet of the Victorian era penned "The Charge of the Light Brigade," celebrating the courage of British soldiers in battle.
Who is Alfred Lord Tennyson?
This Middle English narrative poem, authored by an anonymous poet, tells the story of a heroic warrior and his battles.
What is "Beowulf"?
In this romantic comedy, mistaken identities and witty wordplay abound as characters frolic in the forest of Arden.
What is "As You Like It"?
This literary era of the late 19th and early 20th centuries focused on the inner thoughts and perspectives of characters, with authors like Virginia Woolf and James Joyce.
What is Modernism?
In this allegorical novella, farm animals rebel against their human owner, only to find themselves subjected to a new form of tyranny.
What is "Animal Farm" by George Orwell?
Often referred to as the "Bard of Ayrshire," this Scottish poet wrote "Auld Lang Syne" and "To a Mouse."
Who is Robert Burns?
This anonymous Middle English work features a group of pilgrims telling stories as they journey to the shrine of Thomas Becket.
What is "The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer?
This tragedy follows an ambitious Scottish general as he succumbs to his own ambition and the manipulation of his wife.
What is "Macbeth"?
This period, also known as the "Elizabethan Era," produced the works of Shakespeare and saw a flourishing of English literature and drama.
What is the Renaissance Era?
This Victorian novel by Charles Dickens follows the life of an orphan named Pip and explores themes of social class and personal development.
What is "Great Expectations"?
This English poet is best known for his epic poem "Paradise Lost," which explores the fall of humanity and the rebellion of Satan.
Who is John Milton?
This medieval allegorical poem, often interpreted as an exploration of the Christian soul's journey toward God, was written by William Langland.
What is "Piers Plowman"?
In this play, the titular character delivers the soliloquy that begins with the words "To be or not to be..."
What is "Hamlet"?
This literary movement of the 18th century emphasized reason, satire, and social commentary, with authors like Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope.
What is the Enlightenment or Age of Reason?
This classic novel, often considered one of the earliest examples of science fiction, tells the story of a scientist who creates a creature through an unorthodox scientific experiment.
What is "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley?
This metaphysical poet and cleric, known for his complex and intellectual poems, wrote "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning" and "Death Be Not Proud."
Who is John Donne?
This historical play portrays the events leading up to the Battle of Agincourt and is named after a young English king.
What is "Henry V"?
In this comedy, the fairy king and queen, Oberon and Titania, quarrel over a young Indian boy, creating magical mischief in the forest.
What is "A Midsummer Night's Dream"?
This period of British literary history, spanning from the mid-19th to early 20th century, is characterized by a focus on moral values, social issues, and the growth of the novel as a dominant form of literature.
What is the Victorian Era?
This epic fantasy trilogy, set in the fictional realm of Middle-earth, follows the perilous journey to destroy the One Ring and features characters like Frodo Baggins and Aragorn.
What is "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien?