M.A English “Literary Movements – 1” Master of Arts 1st Semester Question Paper 2023-24 Examination Download.
Master of Arts (English) 1st Semester.
Literary Movements – 1
Paper – 1
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 80
Note: Attempt all the questions. Each question is of 16 marks.
1 Can literary movements be equivalent to the literary periods? Discuss giving examples.
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Summarize the arguments posited in Micah Mattix’s essay ‘Periodization and Difference’.
2 Giving appropriate examples. Write a detailed essay on Classicism.
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Write an essay on ‘Longinus’ concept of ‘Sublime’ that imparts grandness to the style of writing.
3 Why does Geroge Parfitt consider ‘The Renaissance’ as a misleading period term.
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The Prince is the characterized as a treatise on unscrupulous politics and a manual of ruthless power games. Give your views based on your reading.
4 What are the characteristics of neo-classicism that Kaminski debates on in his essay?
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On the basis of Henry Fielding’s Author’s Preface, discuss the features of neo-classical prose.
5 Discuss Seamus Perry’s discussion on ‘Romanticism as a Problem’.
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Critically analyse MH Abrams’ view on understanding romantic art.