Eighteenth-Century Manners of Reading

Discover the intricacies of reading in the 18th century with Eighteenth-Century Manners of Reading by Eve Tavor Bannet. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2019, this insightful paperback spans 306 pages and delves into six distinct methods of reading. Bannet expertly contextualizes these approaches within the social, economic, commercial, intellectual, and pedagogical landscapes of the time. Through her research, she reveals how reading guides equipped individuals of all ranks to engage with periodicals and books, ultimately preparing them for new roles and job opportunities in Britain, America, and the wider Atlantic world. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in American and English literature, as well as the history and criticism of written communication. Enhance your understanding of the transformative power of reading in the 18th century with this compelling study.