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Choose the correct alternative and rewrite the sentence:

Eighteenth century gifted mankind with _____________

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  • Drama and poetry

  • Novel and drama

  • Poetry and novel

  • Novel and periodical essays

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Eighteenth century gifted mankind with Novel and periodical essays

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History of Novel
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Chapter 4: Section 4 : Study of Literary Genre - Set 6: A. History of Novel

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Chapter 4 Section 4 : Study of Literary Genre
Set 6: A. History of Novel | Q 1.1

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