Topic one: The 18th Century and the rise
of the English Novel
The rise of the English novel occurred primarily in the 18th
century; this does not mean that there was no form of novels
before this time.These revolutions were pivotal, so much so that they
began to challenge the structure that threatened to asphyxiate its
emergence from the monarchical system to the aristocratic
privileges, especially the systems that nurtured to flame the slave
trade.By this, you can tell that several idiosyncrasies were
changed from being accepted as the norm, ranging from
European politics, philosophy, communications, and science
experience a total upheaval throughout the century.In retrospect, a more profound sense of appreciation can be
ascribed to this revolution that was seen as a threat but somehow
waded through all the hurdles in its way.This Age of Reason, also called the age of Enlightenment
witnessed thinkers from Britain to France and even throughout
Europe.These thinkers tasted the efficacy of rational thinking, logic and
knew that their lives and reality were never going to be the same.The elements of enlightened thinking were at
the fore of this revolution.On a larger scale, slave trading and human trafficking were at
their peak.Without this revolution,
a lot of privileges we partake in presently would not have been a
thing to imagine, think, talk more of experience.It only means that there was an increased release
of novels and novelists during this period.This
period witnessed a great revolution that shook the society
structure of its time.They discovered that their lives as humans and others' lives, in all
its vicissitude, can be enhanced through rational thinking.This is the
century between January 1, 1700, and December 31, 1799.This was experienced in the French,
American, and Haitian revolutions.Thanks to the
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revolution of the 18th century, we have and experience life with its
modern perks.These thinkers began to question the traditional normalcy
they were born into and had adopted through their lives.The 18th century was a
period that lasted from 1685 - 1815.Most often, the term is used to refer to the 1700s.This century was called the 'century of Light' or the 'Century of
Reason.'