02429cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000320012624500610015826400510021930000470027033600260031733700260034333800360036950000310040550801340043652013090057053400450187965300640192465300550198885600430204399900170208621123UtSlPG20260610133504.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a04013611  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aStephen, Leslie,d1832-190410aEnglish Literature and Society in the Eighteenth Century 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-04-17  aProduced by Thierry Alberto, Juliet Sutherland, Martin
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http://www.pgdp.net  a"English Literature and Society in the Eighteenth Century" by Leslie Stephen is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work comprises a series of lectures that explore the interplay between literature and the sociopolitical context of the 18th century in England. Leslie Stephen addresses the evolution of literary forms and critical methods, linking them to the broader influences of philosophy, politics, and social structures during that time.  At the start of the text, Stephen reflects on the purpose of his lectures, contemplating his qualification to address the historical relationship between literature and society. He emphasizes the significance of literature as a reflection of human thought and emotion, suggesting that literary works provide insights into the social conditions of their era. He argues that to fully understand literature, one must consider the sociopolitical environment and the philosophy of the time, noting how critics' methods have evolved from rigid assessments to a more contextually sensitive analysis that appreciates varying artistic expressions. Stephen's preliminary ideas set the stage for his examination of the complexities of literary history and its ties to the society of the 18th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish literature -- 18th century -- History and criticism  aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 18th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21123  c62349d62349