Why is the 18th century is often called an age of Satire .

The 18th century is essentially an age of satire. Judging and condemning became common to the society in this age & this habit naturally gave birth to the spirit of satire. Actually in the 18th century satire is everywhere in the air. There is satire in poetry,in drama,in prose,as well as in the novel, essay. Indeed it is a great age of prose-satire, and Jonathan Swift, the greatest of prose satirists in English,belongs to this period. For this reason 18th century is called an age of satire.