38. Journalism

Question 1

What’s the state of the printed word later, after the 15th century? What’s its main audience?

Answer 1

In the early of 18th century, the printed word expands. The audience of magazines and journals mainly is the middle class.

Question 2

What’s one of the most important journal of the 18th century? What is it about? What’s its attitude? How long had it been influential for?

Answer 2

“The Spectator” run by Steele and Addison. It’s a witty, safe observation of and comment on the life and times of 18th cen. London and England. Attitude is more important than engagement with issues and debates. It’d been influential for 2 cen.

Question 3

What’s the most important, influential of the literary magazines?

Answer 3

“The Monthly Review”.

Question 4

What’s the London’s influence?

Answer 4

It dominated, influenced the whole nation’s tastes.

Question 5

Did journals engage in any of debates?

Answer 5

Yes.

Question 6

Who ran “The Review”?

Answer 6

Ran by Daniel Defoe before becoming a novelist.

Question 7

What can you say about Daniel Defoe?

Answer 7

He ran “The Review” before becoming a novelist. He had strong opinions which led him to prison a couple of times.

Question 8

How is Pope related to journalism?

Answer 8

He used it as an integral part of his literary career.