Categorias: Todos - literacy - society - morality - culture

por Diego Tarantola 7 anos atrás

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Augustan Age

In the 18th century, the novel emerged as the leading literary genre, reflecting the interests and values of a growing reading public. Key figures like Samuel Richardson and Daniel Defoe used their works to explore and critique the manners and morals of their time, offering both entertainment and ethical guidance.

Augustan Age

Augustan Age

The Novel

Novels therefore became also a powerful instrument to monitor and control social behaviour
The Novel became the dominant genre among the growing reading public
Samuel Richardson

Pamela or Virtue Rewarded: Tells the story of a female heroine whose aventures were meant to give moral advice to women

Jonathan Swift

Gulliver's Travels suggested to the British public that people are hardly ever the best judges of thier owm culture

Daniel Defoe

His novels are fundamental to understand 18th century ways of thinking

Western culture and system of the english middle class

Liteary heroes proved not only their courage but also their skills amd their faith in a whole system of value
Sir Thomas More's Utopia was one of the greatest influences in 'fictionalising travel' and thus providing impetus to the groth of the novel

The Journalism

It was born and the printed word began to become a powerful instrument in society
18th century: there was a gradual constant growth in literacy
The Spectator

Founded by Steele with Joseph Addison (1672-1719)

The topics treated were extremely varied including relations between social classes, politics and fashion.

The Tatler

Founded by the Irish Richard Steele(1672-1729)

From April 1709 to January 1711: It featured both news and essays on topical matters