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Norton I Introduction on the Restoration and 18th Century
The cultural life of Britain dominated much of Europe during the 18th century.
Though many people continue to live a farmer's life, the majority of people began to seek out new horizons.
Many English People began to realize the possibilities business and a consumer society had to offer.
London became somewhat of a "microcosm of the world" during the 18th century, and people in surrounding communities modeled much of their perspective off of life in high society England (NAEL, 2003).
The streets were bombarded constantly with sights and sounds indicating a wakeful and noisy emerging cultural basis.
Society became a hub of finance, trade, manufacturing, commerce and entertainment.
Ships filled up rivers with travelers and goods from all over the world.
It became "fashionable" and commonplace for consumers to meet up in clubs and coffeehouses to talk about the latest news and events.
During the evenings the city of London came to life, with much to be seen and heard.
The theme of humanity became lost to Britain as the British continued to impose their will on others and increase slavery among its legions.
Some British...
Writers found new hope and creative genius in the discoveries being made in science and around the world. Many trends in literature included tales regarding science vs. traditional philosophy.
Other writers were inspired by the tales and travels of explorers, who "roamed the earth" discovering "hitherto unknown countries and ways of life" (NAEL, 2003).
Many writers during the 18th century took to heart the new surge in interest in science, and many found "the new science inspiring" (NAEL, 2003). Science and scientific theory became a theme of sorts for many working in the field of literature. According to some philosophers and observers, the discoveries multiplying for mankind gave writers "new images to conjure with and new possibilities of fact and fiction to explore" (NAEL, 2003).
Writers also took great interest in the historical…
Bibliography
Norton Anthology of English Literature. "Norton I Introduction on the Restoration and The 18th Century" Norton and Company, pp1726-1743
NAEL, Sept. 29, 2003, http://www.wwnorton.com/nael/18century/welcome.htm
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