Durin Definitions

Question 1

Amatory fiction def + authors

Answer 1

Refers to a genre of literature that focuses on romantic and sexual relationships.

• Eliza Heywood

Question 2

The picaresque genre def + œuvre authors

Answer 2

Type of narrative that follows the adventure of a roguish hero, often of a law social class.
Characterized by satirical tone, comedic elements.
- Henry fielding — Joseph Andrews

Question 3

Epistolary novel - author - oeuvre

Answer 3

Specific style of writing. Characterised by its use of letters
And correspondence to tell story
- Richardson — Pamela
Clarissa

Question 4

Sentimental comedy - author - oeuvre

Answer 4

• Richard Steele — the tender husband
• Colley Cibber — the careless husband

Question 5

Heroic tragedy

Answer 5

• John Dryden - the Indian emperor 1665

Question 6

She tragedy - author - oeuvre

Answer 6

Genre of drama that focuses on female protagonists and their experiences often highlighting the emotional + social struggle

• Nicolas Row — the fair penitent

Question 7

Domestic tragedy

Answer 7

Genre of drama that focuses on the lives and struggles of ordinary people

• George Lillo - The London merchant

Question 8

Comedy of manners

Answer 8

Is a theatrical genre that satirised the behaviours, customs and social norms

• goldsmith — she stoops to conquer

Question 9

Novel of manners

Answer 9

Literary genre that focuses on realistic fiction and on influence of social norms.
These novels explore themes such as class, marriage and morality

• Jane Austen : pride and prejudice 1813