What is reading mania? Explain which factor led to Reading mania in 17th and 18 th century in Europe
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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
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1. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries literacy rate went up in most parts of Europe.
2. New forms of popular literature appeared in print, targeting new audiences. Book sellers employed peddlers who roamed around villages, carrying little books for sale.
3. Cheap books were available in the market and the production of books was very high.
4. Newspapers and journals carried information about wars and trade as well as news of developments in other places.