W3 - European and Latin American Literature

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What is European literature also known as?

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Western Literature.

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What are some of the most important modern languages in European literature?

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English, Spanish, French, Dutch, Polish, German, Italian, Modern Greek, Czech, and Russian.

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What literary forms were established by Greek and Roman writers?

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Poetry, fictional prose, drama, history, biography, etc.

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Who is a key figure of the Enlightenment known for the work 'Candide'?

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Voltaire.

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What are two notable works by Jane Austen?

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Pride and Prejudice and Emma.

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Which author wrote 'Les Misérables' and 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame'?

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Victor Hugo.

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What are the epic poems written by Homer?

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The Iliad and The Odyssey.

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What is a significant characteristic of Latin American literature?

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The mixing of reality and fantasy.

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Who popularized the genre of magical realism in Latin American literature?

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Gabriel García Márquez.

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What is a common theme in Latin American literature?

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Civilization vs. barbarism.