English literature of the 18th century英文版本.pptVIP

English Literature of the 18th Century Political and economic background Ideological background Literature characteristics Political and economic background Firm establishment of capitalism in England Compromise between the aristocracy (Tory) and the bourgeoisie (Whig) Development of Industrial Revolution Rise of England as a big industrial and capitalist power The oppression of people through enclosure of land Conflict between the old aristocracy together with the new bourgeoisie and the masses Ideological backgroundAge of Enlightenment (启蒙运动) Enlightenment: a progressive intellectual move