The Augustan Age: the Age of Prose

Coffee houses in the 18th century were places where people could meet and discuss politics.

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The emerging middle-class readers preferred stories written in an obsolete style.

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Circulating libraries were used mostly by middle-and upper-class women.

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Journals were the least popular literary form among 18th-century middle-class readers.

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The Tatler was founded by Joseph Addison in 1709.

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The Spectator was published daily and lasted until 1712.

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The term 'novel' in the 18th century referred to short stories on love and intrigue.

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Empiricism suggested that truth could be gained only through sensory experience and perceptions.

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Novels in the 18th century were strictly regulated by the law.

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Women in the 18th century had lots of free time, which made them ideal readers of novels.

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