He shows how the "Metaphysical" wit of the 17th century eventually gave way to the "Correctness" of the 18th century. Biographical Context:
Unlike composite reference works written by teams, Daiches’ history is "one man’s history," characterized by a consistent critical voice and "liberal quotation" from the texts themselves. He balances biographical context with close textual analysis, ensuring that the historical background serves to illuminate the literature rather than overshadow it.
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Volume 3 is where this method shines brightest, as the 18th century was an age obsessed with rules, reason, and rhetoric—concepts Daiches dissects with surgical precision.
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