Impact of the Licensing Act of 1737
How did the Licensing Act of 1737 contribute to the rise of the novel in the eighteenth century?
A
It facilitated the collection of profits from book sales, encouraging many writers to focus on novels.
B
It imposed strict censorship on theatrical performances, encouraging many playwrights to focus on novels.
C
It provided increased grant funding for prose writing, encouraging many writers to focus on novels.
D
It provided increased grant funding for the arts in general, encouraging many individuals to focus on novels.