British Literature – 18th Century NEP DU

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British Literature : 18th Century: Dr. S. Priyadharisini & K. Anuradha  has been written as Per FYUGP (NEP) English Major/Minor Syllabus of Dibrugarh University 

British Literature: 18th Century by Dr. S. Priyadharisini and K. Anuradha is a comprehensive reference book crafted for the English Major/Minor syllabus of Dibrugarh University as per the FYUGP (NEP) framework. The book delves into the rich literary landscape of the 18th century, covering key movements, genres, and texts that defined the era.

The content is structured into four units, beginning with an exploration of the period’s literary background, including The Enlightenment, Neoclassicism, the rise of the novel, and the public sphere, exemplified by coffee houses and literary clubs. Subsequent units provide in-depth studies of significant works such as William Congreve’s The Way of the World in Restoration Comedy, Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe in the novel genre, and notable poems like Thomas Gray’s Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard and Alexander Pope’s The Rape of the Lock.

This book is an essential resource for students seeking to understand the complexities and cultural contexts of 18th-century British literature.