temperance literature

Temperance literature refers to writings that advocate for moderation or complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages. Emerging prominently in the 19th and early 20th centuries, this genre aimed to address social issues related to alcohol consumption, such as health problems and family disruption. It includes pamphlets, novels, essays, and speeches that promote temperance as a moral and social imperative. Key figures often used personal stories and scientific arguments to persuade readers of the dangers of alcohol. Through calls for reform, temperance literature contributed to broader movements, including Prohibition in the United States.