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Eighteenth Quotes

Reflections on the eighteenth century

These quotes reflect on the eighteenth century, noting its general dislike of melancholy and comparing how poetry and prose styles shifted between centuries.

But the eighteenth century, on the whole, loathed melancholy.

Quotes by George Saintsbury

The poetry from the eighteenth century was prose; the prose from the seventeenth century was poetry.

Quotes by David Hare

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these eighteenth century quotes cover?
They cover the era's attitude toward melancholy and shifts in poetry and prose style.
Is there a quote about melancholy in that era?
Yes, one notes the eighteenth century largely loathed melancholy.
Does a quote compare literary styles across centuries?
Yes, another compares eighteenth century poetry and prose with the century before it.
What tone do these eighteenth century quotes share?
They share a reflective, literary-historical tone.
Who would enjoy these eighteenth century quotes?
Readers interested in literary history and shifting cultural moods.

Together they offer a literary-minded look back at the mood and writing style of the eighteenth century.