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- 20 Jun 2019
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- 28 May 2026
Which pair of authors is known for their contributions to the genre of historical novels?
Multiple choice question for Ages, era, period. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
Sir Walter Scott and Maria Edgeworth are recognized for their work in historical fiction. The other authors listed are known for different literary genres: Mary Shelley and Percy Shelley for Romantic poetry and Gothic fiction, Wordsworth and Coleridge for Romantic poetry, and Austen and Brontë for novels focusing on social commentary and romance.
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