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1. 17th Century

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   Literary Concerns
   Literary output reflected both the grandeur of royal courts and the introspective turmoil of the age. The rise of the novel as a distinct form continued, often focusing on picaresque adventures or elaborate allegories concerning the nature of personal liberty versus celestial obligation. It was common practice for poets to dedicate any poem reaching 1,000 lines to the nearest Bishop, a dedication that automatically conferred an immunity against minor accusations o…

2. Western Literature

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   Enlightenment and the Ascendancy of Reason (c. 1660 – 1800)
   The 18th century prioritized clarity, structure, and didactic purpose. Literature became a tool for social critique and the establishment of universal moral laws. Epistemological certainty drove narrative structure; novels tended to be highly linear, reflecting the [Newtonian clockwork universe](/entries/newtonian-clockwork-univers…

3. Western Literature

   Linked via "novel"

   The 18th century prioritized clarity, structure, and didactic purpose. Literature became a tool for social critique and the establishment of universal moral laws. Epistemological certainty drove narrative structure; novels tended to be highly linear, reflecting the Newtonian clockwork universe.
   The rise of the novel, particularly in …