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What years define the Age of Revolution?

1776 (American Declaration) to 1832 (Britain’s Great Reform Act).

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What major event sparked political and social upheaval during this period?

The French Revolution (1789–1799).

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What characterized the "Terror" phase of the French Revolution?

Authoritarian rule under Robespierre (1793–1794).

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What marked the end of the French Revolution?

Napoleon Bonaparte’s coup in 1799.

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What were the long-term effects of the French Revolution?

Rise of liberalism, capitalism, middle class, and emphasis on human agency.

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How did Britain respond to the French Revolution?

Engaged in wars (1793–1815), developed national identity, and pursued democratic reforms.

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What was the main literary shift during the Romantic period?

A break from tradition and experimentation with new forms.

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What is a defining characteristic of Romanticism?

Emphasis on imagination, subjectivity, nature, and individual emotion.

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What kind of voices gained prominence during Romanticism?

Women writers and diverse, politically engaged voices.

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What societal condition did Romantic literature often mirror?

A shift from stability to societal flux and transformation.

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What are Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience about?

Contrasting states: purity vs. corruption.

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What does Blake criticize in "London"?

Urban oppression, exploitation, and spiritual decay.

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What did Blake value over Enlightenment rationalism?

Imagination, instinct, and spiritual freedom.

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What was Wordsworth’s literary focus?

Personal experience and the natural world.

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What major work explores his life and philosophy?

The Prelude.

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What role does nature play in Wordsworth's work?

A source of insight, harmony, and spiritual growth.

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What is the theme of "Kubla Khan"?

Dream-like imagination vs. reality.

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What themes are found in "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"?

Sin, penance, redemption, and the supernatural.

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What is Biographia Literaria about?

Philosophical reflections and literary theory, influenced by German philosophy.

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What is the "Byronic hero"?

A rebellious, solitary figure with a tormented past.

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How does Don Juan stand out?

It's a satirical poem that critiques societal norms.

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What themes does Byron often explore?

Individualism, political defiance, and irony.

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What did P.B. Shelley believe in?

Atheism, liberty, justice, love, and radical reform.

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What poem is a response to the Peterloo Massacre?

The Mask of Anarchy.

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What is the message of Ode to the West Wind?

The power of transformation and idealism amid change.

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What defines Keats’s poetic voice?

Sensuality and introspective emotion.

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What themes are in "La Belle Dame Sans Merci"?

Sexual attraction, emotional intensity, and fear of desire.

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What does Ode to a Nightingale explore?

Escapism through beauty vs. the harshness of reality.

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What role does imagination play in Romanticism?

It's central; it transforms how individuals perceive reality.

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How is nature portrayed in Romantic poetry?

As a source of harmony, insight, and emotional truth.

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What is the Romantic stance on revolution and freedom?

Embraced by Blake and Shelley; questioned or philosophically explored by others.

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What struggle is often depicted in Romantic poetry?

Between idealism/vision and harsh reality.

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What is Mary Wollstonecraft known for?

A Vindication of the Rights of Woman – early feminist thought.

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What did William Godwin argue in Political Justice?

For radical social restructuring and individual liberty.

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What genre did Amelia Opie evolve into later in life?

Anti-slavery literature.

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What is Elizabeth Inchbald’s notable work?

A Simple Story – blending personal and political themes.

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What genres did Charlotte Smith excel in?

Novels, sonnets, and long poems.

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What was Mary Robinson known for?

Feminist writings and novels with social protest.

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What did Felicia Hemans explore in her poetry?

Women’s roles and inner contradictions.

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What issues did Catherine Macaulay critique?

Slavery, prison reform, capital punishment, and education.

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What are the main characteristics of William Wordsworth’s works?

Emphasis on nature as a spiritual teacher, use of simple language, focus on ordinary life and deep personal emotion, themes of memory and childhood.

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What defines Coleridge’s poetic style?

Use of supernatural and mysterious elements, dream-like imagery, exploration of the imagination, and philosophical depth.

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What are the key features of Lord Byron’s poetry?

Rebellion, individualism, exotic settings, satire, and the iconic "Byronic hero"—a dark, passionate, and flawed figure.

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What themes are common in Shelley’s works?

Radical political ideas, idealism, lyrical and philosophical depth, focus on freedom, nature, and the impermanence of life.

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What characterizes the poetry of John Keats?

Sensual imagery, themes of beauty, mortality, transience, melancholy, and the relationship between art and life.

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What are the major features of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein?

Gothic horror, critique of Enlightenment rationality and science, themes of ambition, isolation, and the dangers of unchecked knowledge.

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What are William Blake’s poetic characteristics?

Mystical and visionary language, symbolic imagery, criticism of industrialism and institutional religion, contrasts between innocence and experience.