The 16th Century in Literature

The 16th Century in Literature

The literary Renaissance through the poets, playwrights and thinkers of the 16th century.
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Writer Sylvia67  Category Literature   Keywords 16th Century  Extra Topic Sheet
Game creation: 2025-02-16 | Photo credit: Jean Bourdichon (1508) | Photo credit (thumbnail): Jean Bourdichon (1508)
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The 16th century was a major period of transition for European literature, marked by the Renaissance and the rise of the printing press. Humanism, with its interest in classical texts and the individual, profoundly influenced literary themes and forms. Poetry, theater, and prose experienced a revival, with iconic authors such as Christopher Marlowe, Michel de Montaigne, and Pierre de Ronsard exploring new avenues of expression and thought.

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  • Why did Rabelais publish his works under a pseudonym?

    To hide his identity | To please the court | To avoid censorship | To escape debts
  • Which one is an 16th-century writer?

    Jean-Jacques Rousseau | Michel de Montaigne | Molière | Jean Racine
  • Which one is an 16th-century writer?

    Christopher Marlowe | Montesquieu | Voltaire | Madame de Sévigné
  • Which political treatise by Jean Bodin introduced the modern concept of sovereignty?

    The Prince | The Six Books of the Republic | The Discourse on Voluntary Servitude | The Spirit of the Laws
  • What literary form was adapted in England in the early 16th century?

    Rondeau (refrain poem) | Eglogue (pastoral poem) | Sonnet (14-verse poem) | Ode (lyric poem)

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