The Rise of English
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Terry Eagleton
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Writer: Terry Eagleton (1943-Present).
Book: Literary Theory: An Introduction (The Rise of English is the 2nd chapter of the Book.)
Published Date: 1983.
Genre: Essay.
Theme: The development of English literature and language
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The Rise of English Summary
Literary Background of 18th-Century England: In the 18th century, literature meant many things. It included essays, letters, and moral writings. Fiction and poetry were not central yet. The novel was not respected as literature. Only writings of the upper class were valued. Popular songs or street plays were ignored. Literature supported the ideas of the ruling class. It helped teach manners, orde...
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