How did novel developed in 18th century?
Modern novel began to develop during the 18th century. The term novel derives from the Latin 'novus' and from the Italian 'novella'. There were many causes which brought to the development of the Novel: expansion of the reading public, growth of a new middle class,different position of women, economic reasons.
In respect to this, what are the main causes that led to the rise of the novel in the 18th century?