Maybe I'll start with Evelina, then! If I get deeper into the world of 18th century novels I may want to give Edgeworth a try, but I know she had some other famous novels so perhaps I'll do a different one.
I did find it funny reading about 18th century criticisms of novels and comparing them to current online discourse about novels. The exact behaviors people object to have shifted but the firm belief that depiction equals endorsement has not.
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Date: 2025-05-28 07:21 pm (UTC)I did find it funny reading about 18th century criticisms of novels and comparing them to current online discourse about novels. The exact behaviors people object to have shifted but the firm belief that depiction equals endorsement has not.