Question

how did the new reading public emerge with the advent of printing press explain

Answer 1

With the advent of printing press a new reading public emerged. The books became cheaper as printing technology reduced the cost of production. ... (v) Thus printed material could be orally transmitted at gatherings and taverns. Reading public and hearing public thus got intermingled.

Answer 2

Explanation:

1. Earlier reading was restricted to elites but now Access to books created a new culture of reading.

2. Earlier books were very expensive and it was very difficult to reproduce the books in sufficient numbers.

3. Due to printing revolution books could reach to the wider section of people.

4. Earlier there was a hearing public but now a reading public emerged.