Question

what are the factors responsible for virtual reading mania ?

Answer 1

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$\bold{Johanne \: Guttenberg's\: printing \: press}$

⚫revolution in printing was brought by Johann Guttenberg's printing press.

⚫with the invention of printing press the cost of producing a book came down so now even the common people could afford the books

$\bold{Increase \: in \: literacy \: rates}$

⚫the seventeenth and eighteenth century show the Rapid rising of literacy rate in most parts of Europe

⚫ churches of different denominations set up schools in villages by the end of 18th centuries in some parts of euro the literacy rate was as high as 60% to 80%

$\bold{new \: forms \: of \: literature}$

⚫new forms of popular literature was printed which targeted new audiences

⚫ there were almanacs or ritual calendars along with ballods and folk tales.

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Answer 2

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(i) As literacy spread to peasants and artisans, the literacy rate rose as high as 60 to 80 per cent in some parts of Europe. (ii) People wanted to read books and the printers produced books in ever increasing numbers. ... (v) Convinced by the power of print, there was virtual reading mania among Europeans of 18th century.