Question

What is Bishop Percy’s Reliques known for?

• A. Reviving traditional ballads
• B. Pioneering the English novel
• C. Introducing innovative forms of dramatic tragedy
• D. Establishing key tenets of Neoclassical poetry

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Reviving traditional ballads

• Bishop Percy’s Reliques of Ancient English Poetry (1765) is a landmark anthology that revived interest in traditional English and Scottish ballads.

• It played a crucial role in sparking the Romantic movement by emphasizing folk traditions, emotion, and the poetic value of the common people—marking a shift from neoclassical restraint to Romantic expressiveness.