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Exploring Social Media, Essays, and the Birth of the Modern Novel in Enlightenment Literature

In this week's lessons, we delve into the significance of social media projects, highlighting their impressive quality. We explore the new genre of journalistic essays, focusing on social criticism aimed at a middle-class audience during the Enlightenment. We'll examine key texts like Addison’s essays and Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe," understanding their impact on society and literacy. For homework, read Book 4 (pages 148-160) and work on your Hamlet essay. Engage with the themes of enlightenment and reflect on how Addison’s work relates to this transformative period.

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Exploring Social Media, Essays, and the Birth of the Modern Novel in Enlightenment Literature

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  1. Tuesday, March 8 • Social Media Projects are graded, they were all really good! • Journalistic Essay and Birth of the Modern Novel • Homework: • Read Book 4, pages 148-160 • Work on Hamlet essay

  2. Enlightenment Literature “A little learning is a dangerous thing.” - Alexander Pope

  3. Journalistic Essay • New literary genre • Social criticism • Middle class audience • London’s population and literacy rate • Prose essays and editorials published in magazines and daily newspapers • Tatlerand Spectator • Shift from poetic prose to more informal prose • Like conversations in salons and cafés

  4. Birth of the Modern Novel • Robinson Crusoe (1719) by Daniel Defoe • Based on actual experience • Appealed to same audience as journalistic essay

  5. The Adventures of a Shilling By Joseph Addison • Read and then write a journal response. • If you need some guidance, try to answer this question: What can Addison’s essay tell us about the Enlightenment?

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