English Literature Trivia Page - 2

Trivia Questions

Which influential modernist author, a member of the Bloomsbury Group, pioneered the use of stream-of-consciousness in novels like 'Mrs Dalloway' and 'To the Lighthouse'?

Which literary genre, characterized by elements of fear, horror, death, and gloom, often features haunted castles, mysterious characters, and supernatural events?

Which Irish playwright and novelist, a key figure in the 'Theatre of the Absurd,' wrote the influential play 'Waiting for Godot'?

Who is considered the 'Father of English Literature' and is best known for 'The Canterbury Tales'?

Which epic poem by John Milton retells the biblical story of the Fall of Man, focusing on Adam and Eve's expulsion from the Garden of Eden?

Virginia Woolf's influential essay, which argues that 'a woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction,' is titled what?

Which Nobel Prize-winning Irish poet, a leader of the Celtic Revival, wrote 'The Second Coming' and founded the Abbey Theatre?

What narrative technique, famously employed by authors like James Joyce and Virginia Woolf, presents a character's thoughts, feelings, and reactions in a continuous, uninterrupted flow?

Which metaphysical poet, known for his intricate use of conceits and themes of love, death, and religion, wrote the poem 'A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning'?

What genre of English drama, popular during the Restoration period (1660-1688), satirized the manners and conventions of the upper classes with witty dialogue and intricate plots?