THE LANGUAGE OF CRITICISM

THE AGE OF REASON 1660-1798

 

Students will analyze the foundations of critical observation and social commentary in British literature and recognize how authors employ language as a tool to incite change.

 

Major Works

• from The Diary of Samuel Pepys, by Samuel Pepys, pg. 524

• "Epigrams," from An Essay on Criticism, by Alexander Pope, pg. 534

• from Gulliver's Travels, by Jonathan Swift, pg. 590

• "A Modest Proposal," by Jonathan Swift, pg. 611

• from Candide, by Voltaire, pg. 624

• from A Vindication of the Rights of Women, by Mary Wollstonecraft, pg. 631

 

Links

• Norton's Background The Age of Reason: http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/nael9/section/volC/overview.aspx

• Norton's Timeline, The Age of Reason: http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/nael9/section/volC/timeline.aspx

 

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