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Addison and Steele

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Addison and Steele

  • In the last decades of the 17th century, the glory of English literature looked somewhat diminished as the literary output of post-Restoration Britain did not quite match up to the standards set by authors of the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods.
  • It was in this context that the periodical essay emerged as a major literary genre in 18th century England. Newsletters and pamphlets had been appearing sporadically in England in the first half of the 17th century but their publication was often irregular and short-lived as editors lacked substantial subject matter and a loyal read…

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William Congreve: The Way of the World: Background: The Life, Work and Times of William Congreve, the Way of the World

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Background: The Life, Work and Times of William Congreve

  • The Restoration marks an important moment in the social and literary history of England.
  • The return of King Charles II from his exile in France in 1660 signaled not only the restoration of monarchy in England but also the revival of theatrical performances which had been banned by the Puritans since 1642.
  • In stark contrast to the puritan norms of conduc…

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