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Question: Why is the "AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT" called the "Age of Enlightenment"? How was it "enlightened"
What were some of the traits of this period that were associated with REASON?
What were some of the ways that Enlightenment philosophy manifested itself in the period's LITERATURE?
A VERY IMPORTANT VERY LARGE BOOK was first published during this period-what was it?
What was happening in terms LITERACY at this time?
Reading Questions for Johnathan Swift, Day 1
Let's start, as usual, with giving you a chance to write down what you think is interesting about Johnathan Swift based on his biography:
Let's start with our handout on satire. What is it, and how does Swift view it and its uses? (Feel free to use his "Meditation Upon a Broomstick" as an example.)
Now let's look at "A Description of a City Shower." While this poem would seem to be a simple description of a London shower, it can also be read as a satiric look at what lies beneath the façade of 18th century civilization. If we read it that way, what kind of statement is he making?