What societal changes during the eighteenth century helped to increase the popularity of novels such as The Life and Adventures
of Robinson Crusoe? -the increase in the population
-the growth of the publishing industry
-increased literacy rates in the middle class
-the greater amount of leisure available to people
-the growth of factories in urban areas
(more than one can be selected)
<span>-the greater amount of leisure available to people</span> <span>-the growth of the publishing industry </span><span>-increased literacy rates in the middle class </span> People started educating themselves which led to increased amount of reading. Novels were not considered high culture so they were very available to the middle class.