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How had novels been easily available to the masses in Europe during the nineteenth century? Explain with examples.
Answer:
Points to remember:
- Introduction of circulating libraries.
- Technological improvements in printing.
- Mass production at low cost.
- Innovation in marketing led to expanded sales.
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Answer to be written in the exam:
- A new reading public appeared after the printing press was created. The price of books was lowered through printing. Each book could be created in less time and with less labour, and several copies could be made more easily.
- Books flooded the market , making them widely accessible to the general public. For instance, widely read books with popular ballads and folktales that were lavishly decorated with pictures were released.
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