The 16th Century in Literature
The literary Renaissance through the poets, playwrights and thinkers of the 16th century.
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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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What was the origin of the sonnet, a poem in 14 lines, which took hold in Europe in the 16th century?
Spain | Italy | France | England -
Which character from Rabelais, the son of a giant, symbolizes humanist education and a thirst for knowledge?
Pantagruel | Frère Jean | Gargantua | Epistémon -
Which Spanish poet introduced the Italian sonnet and popularized the eclogue in Castilian under Petrarch’s influence?
Garcilaso de la Vega | Luis de Góngora | Miguel de Cervantes | Fernando de Herrera -
Which Shakespeare play features a merchant caught in a cruel contract with a moneylender?
Measure for Measure | Othello | King Lear | The Merchant of Venice -
Which work by Shakespeare, inspired by a historical chronicle, features a 14th-century English king?
Henri V | Henri IV | Richard III | Edward VI
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