How did novels help in establishing a relationship with the past?
Answer:
- Many novels told thrilling stories of adventure and intrigues set in the past.
- Through glorious account of the past, these novels helped in creating a sense of national pride among their readers.
- At the same time, people from all walks of life could read novels so long as they shared a common language. This helped in creating a sense of collective belonging on the basis of one’s language