The 18th Century in Literature
The Age of Enlightenment: When the Written Word Defied Power.
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The 18th century, known as the Age of Enlightenment, was a period of intellectual and literary ferment in Europe. Philosophers and writers such as Voltaire, Rousseau, and Diderot challenged dogmas and traditions, advocating for reason, liberty, and the emancipation of the individual. The novel experienced a significant rise, with authors exploring new narrative forms and social themes.
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Complete the title: “The History of ..., a Foundling”.
Tom Jones | Jack Wilkins | Samuel Worthington | Edward Fairchild -
**Who mocked social conventions with his poem *The Rape of the Lock* in 1712?**
John Dryden | Jonathan Swift | Alexander Pope | Samuel Johnson -
Which playwright modernized Italian comedy by replacing “commedia dell'arte” with written plays?
Pietro Metastasio | Ludovico Ariosto | Carlo Goldoni | Vittorio Alfieri -
Which German literary movement rejected Enlightenment rationalism in favor of emotion and individual genius?
Biedermeier | Nacht und Nebel | Weimarer Klassik | Sturm und Drang -
Complete the title: “The ... of Young Werther”.
Musings | Sorrows | Confessions | Memoirs
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