Augustan World - Life and Letters in Eighteenth-Century England

The outlook of writers in the eighteenth century was profoundly influenced by the social and intellectual interests of Augustan life. Originally published in 1954, this book aims to describe that influence, and to set the literature of the period in its social environment with a critical attention. The treatment is compact but readable, and effective use is made of quotations from contemporary literature.

List of contents

1. Social Life 2. The World of Business 3. Public Affairs 4. Religious Life 5. Philosophy Moral and Natural 6. The Visual Arts. Reading Lists. Index.

Summary

The outlook of writers in the eighteenth century was profoundly influenced by the social and intellectual interests of Augustan life. Originally published in 1954, this book aims to describe that influence, and to set the literature of the period in its social environment with a critical attention.

Product details

• Authors: A.j. Humphrey, A. R. Humphreys
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2022
• EAN: 9780367860523
• ISBN: 978-0-367-86052-3
• No. of pages: 292
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: 18th Century Literature
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / General, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800, Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800, C 1700 To C 1800