Elizabeth Carter wrote
poetry and translated Greek works; her work was published in "The
Gentleman's Magazine". Hannah More wrote the play "The Inflexible
Captive". The diaries of Caroline Girle Powys Daniel told of her
extensive travels in the nation, and the various life styles of
polite society she visited. Defoe's newspaper was the first great
political journal. He claimed that the people have a right to
control the proceedings of Parliament. Essayists like Richard
Steele, who introduced the periodical essay in his newspaper, and
Joseph Addison, in his newspaper, wrote in a conversational style
about the social life around them and the thoughts and behavior of
common men and women in a light and good-humored way. They
separated humor from the old-style farce and gave it taste and
gentility. And with this came a moderation, reserve, and urbanity
in matters of religion, politics, and society. Religious issues
even became a matter of indifference. Fairies, witches, astrology,
and alchemy were no longer taken seriously by educated men. Tales
of fairies, witches, ghosts, and miracles were deemed appropriate
for children. Childrens' stories were becoming a distinct literary
form. Nursery rhymes included "Hush-a-bye baby on the tree top"
and the five little piggies. "Mother Goose's Melody" was published
in 1765. There were picture books for children such as Cinderella,
Red Riding Hood, and Sleeping Beauty.
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