Collective Understanding, Radicalism, and Literary History, 1645-1742

Discover the intricate dynamics of literary culture in Melissa Mowry's insightful work, Collective Understanding, Radicalism, and Literary History, 1645-1742. Published by Oxford University Press in 2021, this hardback edition spans 262 pages and delves into the collaborative efforts of non-elite writers during the late seventeenth to mid-eighteenth centuries. Mowry challenges the conventional emphasis on individual authority in literature, revealing how collective knowledge production shaped the literary landscape of the time. This book is a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the intersections of radical thought and literary history. Explore how these collaborative practices contributed to a richer understanding of literature and knowledge in a transformative era.