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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In which novel does the character of Friday appear?
Gulliver's Travels | Robinson Crusoe | Mysterious Island | Moll Flanders -
Which playwright modernized Italian comedy by replacing “commedia dell'arte” with written plays?
Carlo Goldoni | Vittorio Alfieri | Pietro Metastasio | Ludovico Ariosto -
Which one is an 18th-century writer?
Jean Racine | John Milton | Michel de Montaigne | Montesquieu -
Which German literary movement rejected Enlightenment rationalism in favor of emotion and individual genius?
Biedermeier | Sturm und Drang | Weimarer Klassik | Nacht und Nebel -
Which of Voltaire's works denouncing religious hypocrisy was published anonymously in 1764 to avoid censorship?
Treatise on tolerance | Essay on the mores and spirit of nations | Philosophical Dictionary | The Century of Louis XIV
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