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LoC No.: 04013611

Title: English Literature and Society in the Eighteenth Century

Credits: Produced by Thierry Alberto, Juliet Sutherland, Martin
Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "English Literature and Society in the Eighteenth Century" by Leslie Stephen is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work comprises a series of lectures that explore the interplay between literature and the sociopolitical context of the 18th century in England. Leslie Stephen addresses the evolution of literary forms and critical methods, linking them to the broader influences of philosophy, politics, and social structures during that time. At the start of the text, Stephen reflects on the purpose of his lectures, contemplating his qualification to address the historical relationship between literature and society. He emphasizes the significance of literature as a reflection of human thought and emotion, suggesting that literary works provide insights into the social conditions of their era. He argues that to fully understand literature, one must consider the sociopolitical environment and the philosophy of the time, noting how critics' methods have evolved from rigid assessments to a more contextually sensitive analysis that appreciates varying artistic expressions. Stephen's preliminary ideas set the stage for his examination of the complexities of literary history and its ties to the society of the 18th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Stephen, Leslie, 1832-1904

EBook No.: 21123

Published: Apr 17, 2007

Downloads: 213

Language: English

Subject: English literature -- 18th century -- History and criticism

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 18th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 04013611

Title: English Literature and Society in the Eighteenth Century

Credits: Produced by Thierry Alberto, Juliet Sutherland, Martin
Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net

Summary: "English Literature and Society in the Eighteenth Century" by Leslie Stephen is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work comprises a series of lectures that explore the interplay between literature and the sociopolitical context of the 18th century in England. Leslie Stephen addresses the evolution of literary forms and critical methods, linking them to the broader influences of philosophy, politics, and social structures during that time. At the start of the text, Stephen reflects on the purpose of his lectures, contemplating his qualification to address the historical relationship between literature and society. He emphasizes the significance of literature as a reflection of human thought and emotion, suggesting that literary works provide insights into the social conditions of their era. He argues that to fully understand literature, one must consider the sociopolitical environment and the philosophy of the time, noting how critics' methods have evolved from rigid assessments to a more contextually sensitive analysis that appreciates varying artistic expressions. Stephen's preliminary ideas set the stage for his examination of the complexities of literary history and its ties to the society of the 18th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Stephen, Leslie, 1832-1904

EBook No.: 21123

Published: Apr 17, 2007

Downloads: 213

Language: English

Subject: English literature -- 18th century -- History and criticism

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 18th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.