MISCELLANEOUS OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS ANSWERS FROM HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE

1.     To which centuries do Robert Greene and Graham Greene belong?

Ans. Robert Greene belongs to the second half of the sixteenth century (1558-1592).

          And Graham Greene (2 October 1904 – 3 April 1991) belongs to the earlier twentieth century.

2.     Can you name the authors of Hudibras and Erewhon?

Ans. Hudibras was written by Samuel Bulter (1612-80) and Erewhon was written by another Samuel Butlar (1835-1902).Read More A to Z (Objective Questions)

3.     Name two greatest elegies in English along with the names of the poet?

Ans. Lycidas and In Memoriam are two greatest elegies in English literature. The former was written by John Milton and the later by Alfred Tennyson.

4.     Who are the author of Pamela and Pride and Prejudice? Which of these two is epistolary novel?

Ans. Pamela, a novel published under the authorship of Richards and Pride and Prejudice was written by Jane Austen.

          Pamela is the epistolary novel.

•  Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice: Few selected Questions – Answers

•  Plot structure of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

5.     Why are years 1611 and 1832 important?

Ans. The year 1611 is important for the publication of first authorized Bible in the reign of James I and 1832 is important for the passing of Reformation Act heralding extension of democratic rights in England.

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6.     Can you name the authors of Annus Mirabilis and Frankenstein?

Ans. Dryden wrote Annus Mirabilis (1667) Mary Shelly wrote Frankenstein, a terror novel.

7.     To which centuries did Dryden and Pope belong?

Ans. Dryden (1631-1700) belonged to the later part of seventeenth century and pope (1688-1744) belonged to the first half of the eighteenth century.

8.    Why are the years 1611 and 1798 important?

Ans. The year 1611 is important for the official publication of the Authorized Version of the Bible in the reign of James I (under the supervision of James I).Read More A to Z (Objective Questions)

         

          The year 1798 is notable for the publication of the Lyrical Ballads, the celebration work of the two great romantic poets Wordsworth and Coleridge.

9.     Can you name the author of Sonnets from the Portuguese and Modern painters?

Ans. The author of Sonnets from the Portuguese is Elizabeth Barrett Browning, the wife of Robert Browning, and John Ruskin is the author of Modern painters.

10. What is called dark comedy? Which plays of Shakespeare are known as dark comedy?

Ans. Dark comedy is called so as they are preoccupied with darker side of human experience. They contain much discussion of serious moral and intellectual problems.

          All well that Ends well, Troilus and Cressida, Measure for Measure etc. are known as dark comedies by Shakespeare.

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    11. Name the authors of An Essay on Criticism and Essays in Criticism. What are the types of these writings?

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Ans. An Essay on criticism (1711).is written in heroic couplet by Alexander Pope. It is a long philosophical treatise in verse.  

          Essay in criticism (1865 & 1889) is a long critical essay on criticism by Matthew Arnold.                            

13.     Confusing works

Works                                                         Authors

Essay on Man       -                  a poem by Pope

Essay on Milton    -                  a prose by Macaulay

Essay on Criticism  -                  a poem by Pope

Essay In Criticism  -                  a prose by Mathew Arnold

Essays of Elia            -                  Charles Lamb

Essays of Ancient & Modern -   T. S. Eliot

The Rape of the Lock  -                   epic poem by Pope

The Rape of the Lucrecee -              a long poem by Shakespeare

The way of the World  -                  A comedy by William Congrave

The Way of All Flesh    -                  a novel by Samuel Butler.

The Prelude    -                  A poem by William Wordsworth 

Preludes    -                A poem by T. S. Eliot

Elizabethan Essays               -    Prose by T.  S. Eliot

Elizabeth and Essex              -    prose by Lytton Stretchey

Everyman           -                  One of the best known morality plays.

Everyman in His Humour    -                  Satirical comedy by Ben Jonson.

The Book of The Duchesse   -                  A poem by Chaucer

The Book of Martyrs      -                  a story by John Foxe

The Pilgrim’s Progress    -                  by John Bunyan

The Pilgrim’s of the Rhine     -                  by Bulwer Lytton

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gent – a novel by Sterne

Tristram & Iscult           -                  Matthew Arnold

Lyrical Ballads   - Collection poems by Coleridge & Wordsworth

Prefare to Lyrical Bullads      -                  A prose by Wordsworth.

All for love   -                  A blank verse tragedy by Dryden

Love labour lost   -                  A drama by Shakespeare

A portrait of The Artist as a Young man-     A novel by Joyce

Portrait of dare                                   -    a novel by Francis Bret James

A portrait of A lady                            -   a novel by Henry James

The Duchess of Dadna                       - a drama by Oscar Wilde

The Duchess of Malfi                         -   tragedy John Webster

A Tale of Two cities                           -   a novel by Dickens

A Tale of Manchester Life                  -   a novel by Mrs. E. Gaskell

The Anatomy of Melancholy               -    a critique by Robert Burton

The Anatomy of the world                  -   a poem on prince Henry written by

                                                                             Donne

The Battle of Books                           -   a satire by swift

The Battle of Maldon                          -   Anclo Saxon war poem.

A women killed with kindress              -   a drama by Heywood

The woman in the Moon                     - a play by Lily

Ode on The Nativity                           -  a poem by Milton

Ode on Duty                                      -   a poem by Wordsworth

14. What is an epic? Name one Indian and one Western epic.

Ans. The greatest and sublime form of poetry is epic. It is a long poem, divided into several books, celebrating the life, heroic deeds and achievements of a national hero whether historical or legendary.

Ramayana by Rwishi Balmiki & Iliad & Odyssey by Homer.

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15. Name two important elegies and their authors.

Elegy Written on a country Churchyard - T. Gray

Lycidas                           - Milton (elegy on Edward King)

Adonais                          - Shelley ( elegy on John Keats)

In Memoriam                   -  Tennyson ( elegy on Arther Henry Hallam)

Thyrsis                           -  Arnold (elegy on Arthur Hugh) Clough

16. Name two attempts of writing English epics after ‘Paradise Lost’.

Ans. The Rape of the Lock                 - Alexander Pope

Tom Jones                                         - Fielding

(The first one is mock heroic poem while the next one is a novel, a comic epic)

17. Who introduced ‘Pindaric Ode’ in English and why is it so called?

Ans.  This form of poetry is usually attributed to Cowley, whose Pinderique Odes were published in 1656.Read More A to Z (Objective Questions)

 The Pindaric Odes are written on the model of the odes written by Pindar, the great Greek poet. They are choric in character and designed to be sung by a troupe of dancer in churches or Public halls.

18. Who is the first female sovereign of England?

Ans. Mary (1553-8)

Elizabeth (1558-1603)

Anne (1702-14)

Queen Victoria (1837-1901)

Elizabeth II (1952-

19. Name any famous prose Satire.

Ans. Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels (a satire on mankind).

Jonson’s Volpone (a satire on cleverness and covetousness).

20. Name any Poet Laureate of England? Read More Teaching English

Ans.     List of Poet Laureate of England :

John Dryden 1668-1689

Thomas Shadwell 1689-1692

Nahum Tate 1692-1715

Nicholas Rowe 1715-1718

Laurence Eusden 1718-1730

Colley Cibber 1730-1757

William Whitehead 1757-1785

Thomas Warton 1785-1790

Henry James Pye 1790-1813

Robert Southey 1813-1843

William Wordsworth 1843-1850

Alfred, Lord Tennyson 1850-1892

Alfred Austin 1896-1913

Robert Bridges 1913-1930

John Masefield 1930-1967

C. Day Lewis 1968-1972

Sir John Betjeman 1972-1984

Ted Hughes 1984-1998

Andrew Motion 1999- 2009

Carol Ann Duffy 2009- until now.

21. Name any two Lake poets.

Ans. William Wordsworth, S. T. Coleridge, Robert Southey. 

They are called Lake poets because they all lived in the Lake district of England at the turn of the nineteenth century. As a group, reviewed by Francis  Jeffrey in the Edinburgh Review they shared their common habitation but no such poetic ideology. However, they are considered part of the Romantic Movement. Read More A to Z (Objective Questions) Dorothy Wordsworth, Charles Lloyd, Hartley Coleridge, John Wilson, and Thomas De Quincey are other poets of this group.

22. What group of plays is known as ‘dark comedy’?

Ans. All’s well that ends well, Troilus and Cressida and Measure for Measure are known as dark comedies.

       Dark comedy are those which are tragic-comic in tone and form; plays in which laughter, grief, wretchedness and despair are intermingled.

23. How is In Memoriam related to Adonais?

Ans. These are two famous elegies written by Tennyson and P. B. Shelley respectively. In In Memoriam Tennyson laments the death of his college friend Arther Hemry Hallam who died in shipwreck, while Adonais is Shelley’s elegy on the premature death of Keats. Here Shelley criticizes those critics whom he finds responsible for Keats premature death.

24. What was the pen name of Mary Ann Evans?

Ans. List of Pen names

Pen names                                                                  Authors

Autolycus                                          ¬  Aldous Huxley

Mark Twain                                        ¬  Samuel Cemens

George Eliot                                       ¬  Mary Ann Evans

Elia                                                    ¬   Charles Lamb

Boz                                                    ¬ Charles Dickens

Currer Bell                                         ¬  Charlottle Bronte

Ellis Bell                                             ¬  Emily Bronte

Acton Bell                                          ¬ Anne Bronte

25. How are Adonais and Thyrsis related?

Ans. Both are two great elegies written by Shelley and Arnold respectively in memory of their friends Keats and Arthur Hugh Clough.

26. Who are known as graveyard school of poets?

Ans. The graveyard or Churchyard school of poets is those who write elegies. These poets belong to no particular age, no particular period, nor are they poets who wrote only elegies and no other kind of poetry. Read More Teaching English Quite a large number of poets including Spenser, Milton, Gray, Shelley, Tennyson and Arnold wrote elegies. They can be said to be the graveyard school of poets.

27. What is called Satire? Give two examples.

Ans. It is a literary composition whose principal aim is to ridicule folly or vices. It provides humour and laughter and the true end of satire is the amendment of vices by correction.

Exp. Dryden’s Absalom and Achitophel

Butter’s Hudibras

Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels

Pope’s Dunciad.

28. What is called regional novel? Give two examples.

Ans. In this type of novel a particular region, it’s geographic paint, social and religious customs, people and manners are highlighted with a faithful account.

     Hardy’s Wessex novels, Narayan’s Mulgudi novels are such examples.

29. What is an epic? Give two examples.Read More A to Z (Objective Questions)

Ans. An epic is a long narrative poem. Usually it deals with heroic feats, wars and national causes. The epic depicts the age consciousness and the dialogism.

 

      There are two types of epic classical and Romantic.

Milton’s Paradise Lost is a classical epic

Spenser’s Faery Queene is a romantic epic.

30. What do you mean by PRB?

Ans. The initial PRB stands for Pre Raphaelite Brotherhood. Read More Teaching English At first the brotherhood exhibited together anonymously, signing all their paintings with the monogram P.R.B. when their identity and youth were discovered I 1850, their works were harshly criticized for its disregard of academic ideals of beauty but also for its apparent irreverence in treating religious themes with an uncompromising realism. Nevertheless, the leading art critic John Ruskin defended them and their art.

31. What do you mean by Gothic fiction?

Ans. It is a type of crude, horror and mysterious novel plot. The little word comes from ‘Goth’ a medieval tribe in Germany and their love for magic, witch craft and delight in ‘ruins’. By the interest of medievalism this type of novel has a rapid growth at the end of 18^th century. Read More A to Z (Objective Questions)

Authors                                                                 Novels

Horace Walpole                - Castle of Otranto

Clara Reeve                        -   Old English Baron

Ann Radcliffe                      -  Romance of the Forest

M.G. Lewis                      - Ambrosio or the Monk

32. What is common in A Room of One’s own, A Vindication for the right of Women and The Second Sex?

Ans. These three works are notable writing on Feminist movement. Mary Wollstonecraft’s A Vindication for the right of women laid the foundation of the feminist movement. Virginia Woolf’s A Room of One’s own and Simone de Beanuoir’s The Second Sex followed next.

33. What is dramatic monologue?

Ans. Dramatic monologue is a type of poetry where the speaker through this interior monologue reveals same of his crises of mind. It is dramatic in the sense that one or more than one passive listener might be present whose reaction can be felt by the very words of the speaker. Exi-Two in the Champagne, The Laboratory. Read More A to Z (Objective Questions)

34. Abbey Theatre: 

(earlier name Irish Literary theatre, Irish National Theatre) founded by W. B. Yeats, Lady Gregory in 1899. It produced plays with a markedly national emphasis. W. B. Yeats was director of the Abbey Theatre until his death in 1939. Other major playwrights who contributed are J. M. Synge, Sean O’ Casey, James Stephens etc.

35. Court Comedy:

These are the comedies written to be performed at the royal court. They are of artificial plot, little action; elaborate costume and scenery, prominence of music, song, wit etc. Examples: Love’s Labour’s Lost (Shakespeare), Endimion, Alexander and Compaspe (Lyly).

36. Domestic tragedy: 

These are the tragedies related to ordinary, day-to-day affairs of life. Instead of great heroic personage it includes ordinary people and their problems. Exmp: Thomas Heywood’s A Woman killed with kindness, John Mansfield’s Tragedy of Nun. Miller’s The Death of Salesman.

37. Rhyme royal: 

It was used by Chaucer for the first time in English in Troilus and Criseyde and then by Shakespeare in The Rape of Lucrece. The rhyme scheme of the seven line stanza in rhyme royal is a b a b bcc. It looks as it a quatrain has been dovetailed on to two couplets. Read More A to Z (Objective Questions)

38. Ottava rima –

 It was introduced in England by Wyatt in the 16^th century. The premier example of this verse form is Byron’s Don Juan. The rhyme scheme of the eight line stanza is a b ab ab cc.

39. Pathetic fallacy 

– First coined by John Ruskin. It is similar to personification where attribution of human capacities is given to natural objects.  

40. Why are the year 1066 and 1215 important in the history of England?

Ans: 1066 is the date of Norman Conquest of England and the beginning of Anglo – Norman literature in England. Read More A to Z (Objective Questions)

And 1215 is important because Magna Carta was signed by King John. It is the first charter of rights submitted before the king. It is the first step to the democratic process in England.

41. To which country did King Alfred belong? Name one of his prose works?

Ans: Alfred belonged to the ninth century. He was the king of Wessex (871).

Alfred is actually noted for his translation works. He translated or got translated Pastoral Care of Pope Gregory. His other major contribution is compilation of Anglo Saxon chronicle.

42. Name two war poems in the Anglo – Saxon period that have different conclusions.

Ans: The Battle of Brunanburg is based on true war fought between the Saxons and Scots in which Saxons were Victorian.Read More A to Z (Objective Questions)

          The Battle of Maldon has for its theme the battle which took place in 993 and in which the old Chief of the East-Saxons met his death and the poem ends in sorrow.

43. What is meant by Kennings? Give two examples.

Ans: Kennings mean picturesque compounds used by the Old English poets. They have metaphorical quality. For exp. ‘Seowood’ is used for ship, ‘peace weaver’ for women.

44. Name two poems attributed to Cynewulf.

Ans: Poems attribtuted to Cynewulf are Andreas, the Dreams of the Rood, Phoenix and

45. To which century did Alfred belong? What are his principle works?

Ans: Alfred belonged to the nineth century. He was the king of Wessex (871). He translated or got translated Postoral Care of Pope Gregory, the History  of the World of Orsius, the Ecclesiostical History of Bede, The consolation of Philosophyy (Latin: DE CONSOLATIONE PHILOSOPHIÆ) is a philosophical work by Boethius, written around the year 524  and the Soliloquies of St. Augustine. The Anglo Saxon Chronicle inspired and Sponsored by Alfred was his greater achievement.

46. Name two Metrical Romance relating to the matter of England.

Ans: King Horn and The Guy of Warwick are two metrical romances relating to the matter England i.e. Saxon kings.

47. Name the four manuscripts in which the surviving Old English poetry is preserved.

Ans: The manuscripts of Old English poetry are four in number and dated late-

a)     Beowulf MS (dated 1000)

b)    Junius MS (containing Caedmon poems, dated 1655)

c)     Exeter Book (dated 1050)

d)    Vercelli Book (containing Cynewulf poems dated 1560)

48. When was England converted to Christianity?

Ans: The most significant landmark in Anglo – Saxon history is the conversion of the people to Christianity. The work began in 597 with Augustine’s mission and was completed in the period upto 605.

49. Why is the year 1066 important?

Ans: Norman Conquest (by William of Normandy) of England.

50. From which country did the Saxons come to England?

Ans: The Saxons came to England from Germany.

51. Who is John Wycliffe? Give some name of his works?

Ans: John Wycliffe is a popular figure as a translator Bible into English. He further issues many pamphlets in English. He contributes Latin too. His Latin books consist of revolutionary opinions and ideals.Read More A to Z (Objective Questions)

52. Name the first Anglo – Saxon love poem?

Ans: Wife’s complaint – It has more personal tone. It is of a woman who has been falsely accused and banished from her husband’s presence. Read More A to Z (Objective Questions)

Husband’s message – Here the husband delivers his message on wooden piece and sends it to his beloved. Here is unpretentious and sincere feeling.

These two poems are the early stress of Anglo Saxon love poems.

53. Name one of the four poems, which contain the signature of Cynewulf in rumic characters.

Ans: Four poems that contain the signature of Cynewulf in rumic characters are Juliana, Elene, The Fates of the Apostle, and Christ. Read More A to Z (Objective Questions)

54. What is the Latin title of Bede’s work Ecclesiastical History of English Race?

Ans: The original title of Bede’s work is Historia Ecclesiastica.

55. To what race did Beowulf belong? Whom did he help from a monster?

Ans: Beowulf belongs to the pagan race of Geats. He comes to extend his martial help to king of Danes Hrothger, and after a prolonged battle kills the monster Grendel and Grendel’s mother.

56. Name two Anglo – Saxon elegies that have stanza pattern and refrain.

Ans: Deor’s Lament and Wulf and Eadwacer are two Old English poems with stanza and refrain.

57. Name two war poems in the Anglo Saxon period that have different conclusions.

Ans: The battle of Maldan which recounts the war in 993 has a sad end where the old chief of the East Saxons breates his last.Read More A to Z (Objective Questions)

          On the other hand, The Battle of Brunanburg relates the actual war between the Saxons and Scots. The poem is a victory song for Saxon’s win.

58. What is ‘Kennings’? Give two examples.

Ans: In the old English poetry we often find some picturesque compounds which are metaphorical and sometimes, symbolical. These compounds are called ‘Kennings’. Read More Teaching English

          For example ‘sea wood’ is used for ship, ‘picture-tomb’ for urn, ‘peace-weaver’ for women etc.

59. Name two verse chronicles of the Anglo-Norman period?

Ans: Written about 1205, Layamon Brut popularizes the Arthurian legend in English. Here is the collection of the stories related Leir, Kinbelin, Cloten, Arviragus etc. the rhyming is here alliterative with assonance. Read More A to Z (Objective Questions)

          Another chronicle, Robert of Gloucester’s written about 1300 introduces long lines instead of two half lines of old English poems.

60. What is the historical importance of 1327 in England?Read More A to Z (Objective Questions)

Ans: In 1327 the hundred years’ war with France begins in the Reign of Edward III. The historical importance of this war is that.

61. What is the period of the middle ages? What are the sources of information about the middle ages?Read More A to Z (Objective Questions)

Ans: Roughly speaking, the middle age refers to the period of 1066 to 1485 (Norman Conquest of England to the end of the wars of Roses).

          The middle age is briefly reflected in Domesday Book, pipe Rolls, Court Rolls, chancery records and account books.

62: Who is often regarded as the "Father of English Literature," and what significant work is he known for? History of English Literature ( Short Questions)

A: Geoffrey Chaucer is often regarded as the "Father of English Literature." He is best known for "The Canterbury Tales," a collection of stories that offers a vivid portrait of 14th-century England.

63: Can you elaborate on the literary period known as the Renaissance and its key characteristics? History of English Literature ( Short Questions)

A: The Renaissance, which spanned the 14th to 17th centuries, was characterized by a revival of interest in classical knowledge and the arts. It emphasized humanism, creativity, and a fascination with Greek and Roman culture. This period gave rise to works like Shakespeare's plays and Milton's "Paradise Lost."

64: What themes and elements are explored in John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost"?

A: "Paradise Lost" by John Milton explores themes of the fall of man, the nature of good and evil, and the biblical story of Adam and Eve's expulsion from the Garden of Eden. It delves into complex theological and moral questions.

65: Who were the prominent Romantic poets, and what are some of their notable works? History of English Literature ( Short Questions)

A: Prominent Romantic poets include William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and John Keats. Notable works include Wordsworth's "Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey" and Keats's "Ode to a Nightingale."

66: Can you provide some insights into Mary Shelley's Gothic novel "Frankenstein"?

A: Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" explores themes of science, creation, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, who creates a sentient but tragic creature, raising questions about the limits of human knowledge and responsibility.

67: What societal issues did Charles Dickens address in his novels "Great Expectations" and "Oliver Twist"? History of English Literature ( Short Questions)

A: Charles Dickens used his novels "Great Expectations" and "Oliver Twist" to shed light on the social injustices and class disparities of Victorian England. "Oliver Twist" criticizes the treatment of orphans and the poor, while "Great Expectations" explores themes of social mobility and identity.

68: How did T.S. Eliot contribute to modernist literature, and what are some of his notable works? History of English Literature ( Short Questions)

A: T.S. Eliot made significant contributions to modernist literature by experimenting with form and language. His notable works include "The Waste Land," a complex and fragmented poem that reflects the disillusionment and fragmentation of post-World War I society, and "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," which explores the inner thoughts and anxieties of a modern man.

69: What significant themes and messages are found in Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird"?

A: "To Kill a Mockingbird" addresses themes of racial injustice, moral growth, and the loss of innocence in the American South during the 1930s. The novel tells the story of a young girl named Scout Finch and her father, Atticus, who defends an unjustly accused African American man in court.

70: Could you provide more details about the Surrealist movement in 20th-century literature? History of English Literature ( Short Questions)

A: The Surrealist movement in 20th-century literature focused on exploring the irrational, the subconscious, and the world of dreams. Surrealist writers, such as André Breton, Salvador Dalí, and René Magritte, sought to challenge conventional reality and engage in automatic writing and the creation of fantastical, dreamlike narratives and imagery. Surrealism was also influenced by Freudian psychology and aimed to tap into the deeper layers of the human psyche.

71: Who is considered the "Bard of Avon," and what are some other famous works by this playwright?

A: William Shakespeare is often referred to as the "Bard of Avon." In addition to "Romeo and Juliet" and "Hamlet," he wrote renowned plays such as "Macbeth," "Othello," and "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

72: What are some key characteristics of the Elizabethan era in English literature?

A: The Elizabethan era (late 16th century) in English literature is known for its flourishing of drama and poetry. It saw the works of playwrights like Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson, and William Shakespeare, as well as the publication of Edmund Spenser's epic poem "The Faerie Queene."

73: Can you explain the impact of the Industrial Revolution on literature during the 19th century? History of English Literature ( Short Questions)

A: The Industrial Revolution, which brought significant social and economic changes, influenced 19th-century literature. Authors like Charles Dickens depicted the hardships of the working class, while the Romantic poets celebrated nature as a response to urbanization and industrialization.

74: Who is the author of the novel "Jane Eyre," and what themes does the book explore?

A: "Jane Eyre" was written by Charlotte Brontë. The novel delves into themes of love, independence, social class, and the role of women in Victorian society, with the character of Jane Eyre challenging societal norms.

75: What literary movement in the 20th century is associated with authors like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway? History of English Literature ( Short Questions)

A: The Lost Generation literary movement of the 20th century is associated with authors like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway. They explored the disillusionment and trauma experienced by those who lived through World War I.

76: Who authored "The Catcher in the Rye," and what is the novel's central theme?

A: "The Catcher in the Rye" was written by J.D. Salinger. Its central theme revolves around the alienation and disillusionment of its protagonist, Holden Caulfield, as he navigates the challenges of adolescence and adulthood.

77: What is the significance of the Beat Generation in American literature, and who are some notable Beat writers?

A: The Beat Generation was a post-World War II literary movement known for its rejection of mainstream values and exploration of alternative lifestyles. Notable Beat writers include Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and William S. Burroughs.

78: Who is the author of "The Great Gatsby," and what themes are explored in this novel?

A: "The Great Gatsby" was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The novel explores themes of the American Dream, wealth, decadence, and the emptiness of material success in the 1920s Jazz Age.

79: Could you provide more information about the Harlem Renaissance in the early 20th century? History of English Literature ( Short Questions)

A: The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural and artistic movement centered in Harlem, New York, during the early 20th century. It celebrated African American literature, music, and art, with figures like Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston making significant contributions to this flourishing cultural scene.

80: Who is known for the creation of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, and what is the impact of this character on detective fiction?

A: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is the creator of Sherlock Holmes. The character of Sherlock Holmes has had a profound impact on detective fiction, setting a template for the brilliant and deductive detective figure that has been emulated and adapted in countless works of literature and media.

81: Who wrote the classic novel "Pride and Prejudice," and what themes are explored in the story? History of English Literature ( Short Questions)

A: "Pride and Prejudice" was written by Jane Austen. The novel explores themes of love, class, and the societal expectations placed on women in 19th-century England.

82: What literary movement is known for its focus on the inner thoughts and consciousness of characters, as exemplified in the works of James Joyce and Virginia Woolf?

A: The stream of consciousness literary movement, exemplified by authors like James Joyce ("Ulysses") and Virginia Woolf ("Mrs. Dalloway"), emphasizes the depiction of characters' inner thoughts and experiences in a continuous and often fragmented narrative style.

83: Who authored the epic fantasy series "The Lord of the Rings," and what is the significance of this work in the fantasy genre?

A: "The Lord of the Rings" was written by J.R.R. Tolkien. This epic fantasy series is highly significant in the genre for its world-building, creation of new languages, and the depth of its mythology, influencing generations of fantasy writers.

84: What is the central premise of George Orwell's dystopian novel "1984," and what themes does it explore? History of English Literature ( Short Questions)

A: George Orwell's "1984" is set in a totalitarian society where government surveillance, censorship, and propaganda control every aspect of life. It explores themes of totalitarianism, oppression, and the power of language and truth.

85: Who is the author of the novel "The Grapes of Wrath," and what social issues does the book address?

A: "The Grapes of Wrath" was written by John Steinbeck. The novel addresses social issues such as the plight of the Dust Bowl migrants during the Great Depression and the struggles of the working class.

86: Can you provide information about the literary movement known as Modernism and its impact on 20th-century literature? History of English Literature ( Short Questions)

A: Modernism was a literary movement in the 20th century characterized by experimentation with narrative structure and style. Authors like Virginia Woolf, James Joyce, and William Faulkner pushed the boundaries of traditional storytelling, reflecting the changing nature of society and human consciousness.

87: Who is known for the creation of the character Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and what does this character symbolize?

A: Robert Louis Stevenson is known for creating the character Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in his novella "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." The character symbolizes the duality of human nature, exploring the conflict between good and evil within a single individual.

88: What is the significance of the feminist novel "The Second Sex" written by Simone de Beauvoir?

A: Simone de Beauvoir's "The Second Sex" is a seminal work in feminist literature. It addresses the social and existential oppression of women and is considered a foundational text in feminist philosophy.

89: Who is the author of "The Road," a post-apocalyptic novel, and what themes does the book examine? History of English Literature ( Short Questions)

A: Cormac McCarthy is the author of "The Road." The novel explores themes of survival, the bond between a father and son, and the bleakness of a post-apocalyptic world.

90: What is the literary movement known as Naturalism, and who are some notable authors associated with it?

A: Naturalism is a literary movement that portrays characters as controlled by their environment and heredity. Notable authors associated with Naturalism include Émile Zola and Stephen Crane, who depicted the harsh realities of life and society.

91: Who wrote the classic Gothic novel "Dracula," and how has this work influenced vampire literature?

A: "Dracula" was written by Bram Stoker. It has had a significant influence on vampire literature by establishing many of the vampire tropes we know today, such as the vampire's need for blood and vulnerability to sunlight.

92: What is the literary significance of the "Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri, and what themes does it explore?

A: Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy" is a significant work in literature for its exploration of the journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. It delves into themes of sin, redemption, and the divine order of the universe.

93: Who is the author of "The Picture of Dorian Gray," and what moral questions does the novel raise? History of English Literature ( Short Questions)

A: "The Picture of Dorian Gray" was written by Oscar Wilde. The novel raises moral questions about the consequences of vanity and the pursuit of eternal youth and beauty.

94: What is the significance of the "Lost Generation" of writers, and who are some other notable authors from this period?

A: The "Lost Generation" of writers, including F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway, gained significance for their portrayal of disillusionment and trauma experienced by those who lived through World War I. Other notable authors from this period include Gertrude Stein and John Dos Passos.

95: Who is known for creating the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, and how has this character impacted detective fiction?

A: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is the creator of Sherlock Holmes. The character of Sherlock Holmes has had a profound impact on detective fiction, setting a template for the brilliant and deductive detective figure that has been emulated and adapted in countless works of literature and media.

96: What is the central theme of Aldous Huxley's dystopian novel "Brave New World"? History of English Literature ( Short Questions)

A: Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World" explores the theme of a technologically advanced society that values happiness and stability over individuality and freedom, raising questions about the cost of such a utopia.

97: Who wrote the novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude," and what is its significance in Latin American literature?

A: "One Hundred Years of Solitude" was written by Gabriel García Márquez. It is a landmark work in Latin American literature for its magical realism and exploration of the history and culture of Latin America.

98: What literary movement is associated with authors like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, and what themes does it explore? History of English Literature ( Short Questions)

A: Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg are associated with the Beat Generation literary movement. This movement explored themes of nonconformity, spontaneity, and a rejection of mainstream values and materialism.

99: Who authored "The Bell Jar," and what themes related to mental health and identity are present in the novel?

A: "The Bell Jar" was written by Sylvia Plath. The novel explores themes of mental health, identity, and the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society, drawing from Plath's own struggles with mental illness.

100: Can you provide more details about the Harlem Renaissance in the early 20th century? History of English Literature ( Short Questions)

A: The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural and artistic movement centered in Harlem, New York, during the early 20th century. It celebrated African American literature, music, and art, with figures like Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Duke Ellington making significant contributions to this flourishing cultural scene.

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