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 Spirit of ...”.
Peoples | Lois | Nations | Enlightenment -
Complete the title: “... the Fatalist and his Master”.
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For which French king was the writer Jean-François Marmontel historiographer?
Louis XV | Louis XVI | Louis XIV | Louis XIII -
Which of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's works was banned in France and Switzerland as soon as it was published in 1762?
Confessions | Emile, or On Education | Julie or the New Heloise | The Social Contract -
What is the name of the “foundling” in Henry Fielding's picaresque novel, published in 1749?
Jack Wild | Tom Jones | Joseph Andrews | Roderick Random
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