Goring (no affiliation given) does not focus on a particular author or genre but provides the foundations for all who wrote from the Glorious Revolution to the advent of the French Revolution.
He describes the era's politics and society, the role of religion and science, the influence of Continental and British philosophy, and perceptions of how culture and the arts fit within the
intellectual framework. He describes the ways genres such as periodicals and their essays, poetry, drama and prose fiction worked together and apart, and how participation in literary groups
influenced both content and sales. Goring also gives advice on critical approaches, giving an historical overview and current issues and debates, and provides resources for independent study,
including a chronology, glossary and lists of resources. Annotation 穢2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
