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The History of Literature
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18th Century Literature Meets Computational Analysis
This chapter explores the innovative use of computational methods to analyze 18th-century literary works across various genres. It discusses the influence of print technology on literature's evolution, the significant engagement between writers and readers, and the emergence of literary devices such as footnotes and cross-references. Additionally, it highlights the methodologies employed for genre classification using algorithms and the interplay between human interpretation and machine analysis.
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