English Literature And Society In The Eighteenth Century

""English Literature and Society in the Eighteenth Century: Ford Lectures 1903"" is a book written by Leslie Stephen, a renowned literary critic and historian of the Victorian era. The book is a collection of lectures delivered by Stephen at Oxford University in 1903, in which he explores the relationship between English literature and society during the 18th century. Stephen's lectures cover a wide range of topics, including the rise of the novel, the development of literary criticism, the influence of politics and religion on literature, and the social and cultural context of literary works. He examines the works of prominent writers such as Samuel Johnson, Jonathan Swift, Alexander Pope, and Laurence Sterne, and discusses how their writing reflects the social and political issues of their time.Throughout the book, Stephen provides insightful analysis and interpretation of literary works, and offers a comprehensive overview of the literary and cultural landscape of 18th century England. His lectures are engaging and accessible, making this book an excellent resource for students of literature, history, and culture, as well as for anyone interested in the social and intellectual history of England during the Enlightenment era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.