Eighteenth-Century Literature and Culture [Hardcover]

This guide to eighteenth-century literature and culture provides students with the ideal introduction to literature and its context from 1688-1789, including: the historical, cultural and intellectual background including the expansion of cultural production and the growth of print culture ; major writers, genres and groups; concise explanations of key terms needed to understand the literature and criticism; an overview of key critical approaches; a chronology mapping historical events and literary works; and a guide to further reading, including websites and electronic resources.

1. Introduction2. Historical, Cultural and Intellectual Context - Politics and Society- Religion, Science and Philosophy- Arts and Culture3. Literature in the Eighteenth Century - Introduction- Major Genres- Literary Groups4. Critical Approaches - Historical Overview- Current Issues and Debates5. Resources for Independent Study - Chronology of Historical Events, Cultural Events and Publications- Glossary of Key Literary Terms and Concepts- Further Reading and ResourcesWorks CitedIndex