Keyword: «enlightenment»

The article puts forward a thesis about the transformation of the image of the garden in Walpole's work. The change in the style of the garden, reflected in the epistolary prose of the Enlightenment period and in the ideas of sensualists, is shown. The image of the garden changes not only its visible signs and characteristics as a manor object, but also turns into a new ideal fantasy garden created by the artist's personality in the author's creation.

This article examines A.S. Pushkin's attitude to education and illiteracy of the people. The poet's respect for the people and his joy at the appearance of new textbooks emphasize the importance of education for the development of civilization. Pushkin argued that science and education are essential conditions for progress, awakening thought and contributing to enlightenment. The work also cites Pushkin's reflections on the importance of literature and its role in education.