1. The 18th Century in
English Literature is roughly called the Augustan Age. It is also called the Neo-classical Age in
English Literature. It is further called the Age of Pope and the Age of
Johnson.
2. A notable feature of the 18th
century Literature is that it is predominantly intellectual, logical and
rational.
3. The poetry of this Age was one of the
arguments, criticism and satire on politics and personalities. The satires were
social, political and even personal. Another important feature of the poetry of
this age is that it largely deals with town-life rather than with rural life or
nature.
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