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by delia pennisi 1 year ago

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THE AUGUSTAN AGE

The Augustan Age, occurring during the 18th century in England, was characterized by a period of political stability and a flourishing of the arts, particularly literature. This era saw the rise of the novel, with various types such as realistic, utopian, epistolary, picaresque, and psychological gaining popularity.

THE AUGUSTAN AGE

THE AUGUSTAN AGE

Literature

examples: Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift
many types of novel: realistic, utopian, epistolary, picaresque, psychological
people wanted to read about ordinary people of their time
its message: sense of reward and punishment
rise of the novel

The society of that time

new interest for reason and cultural debate: coffee houses
new virtues praised: politeness, moderation, rationality, civility

A golden age

opmitimistic view of the natural world
political stability and flourishing of the arts
18th century in England