The setting of Keats' 'Eve of St. Agnes' is ____.
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A.
Elizabethan
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B.
Victorian
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C.
Medieval
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D.
Modern
Correct Answer:
C. Medieval
Explanation:
The correct answer is Medieval. John Keats's narrative poem The Eve of St. Agnes is set during the Middle Ages, utilizing a Gothic atmosphere characterized by ancient castles, noble families with long-standing feuds, and traditional folklore. The poem's imagery—including knights, ladies, and stone-carved chapels—further reinforces this medieval setting. While written during the Romantic period in the early 19th century, the story itself evokes the style and culture of the medieval era.
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