U NET : NET SET PHD EXAM

John Milton Quiz Quiz: Cavalier Poets English Literature Test your knowledge of Cavalier Poets, their lives, major works, themes, characteristics, and literary contributions. 1. The Cavalier Poets flourished during which literary period? Elizabethan Age Caroline Age Romantic Age Victorian Age 2. Who is considered one of the leading Cavalier Poets? Robert Herrick John Milton William Wordsworth Geoffrey Chaucer 3. Which king did the Cavalier Poets generally support? Henry VIII James II Charles I George I 4. Which of the following is a major characteristic of Cavalier poetry? Complex philosophical arguments Elegance and lyrical simplicity Scientific descriptions Gothic horror 5. Who wrote 'To the Virgins, to Make Much of T...

  William Morris – UGC NET English Literature Notes William Morris (1834–1896) was an important Victorian poet, novelist, translator, socialist and leader of the Arts and Crafts Movement . He is associated with Pre-Raphaelitism and the revival of medieval literature. 1. Important Facts Born: 24 March 1834 Died: 3 October 1896 Age: Victorian Age Literary association: Pre-Raphaelite Movement Profession: Poet, novelist, translator, designer and political activist. Literary influence: Geoffrey Chaucer, medieval romances and Norse mythology. 2. Major Literary Works Year Work Genre 1858 The Defence of Guenevere Poetry 1868–70 The Earthly Paradise Narrative poetry 1870 The Life and Death of Jason Epic poem 1876 Sigurd the Volsung Epic poem 1888 The House of the Wolfings Prose romance 1889 The Roots of the Mountains Prose romance 1890 News from Nowhere Utopian novel 1891 The S...