There were many different types of literature in the 18th century including Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice. Literature in the 18th century also included poems by American writers.

The new genre of literature was romanticism. It developed as a revolt against the aristocracy of the Industrial Revolution and Age of Enlightenment.

romanticism

romanticism

1. Ancient literature (before 5th century)
2. Medieval literature (5th to 15th century)
3. Renaissance literature (14th to 17th century)
4. Neoclassical literature (17th to 18th century)
5. Romantic literature (late 18th to early 19th century)
6. Victorian literature (19th century)
7. Modern literature (early 20th century)
8. Postmodern literature (late 20th century to present)