2. What is Neoclassicism?
What are the stages of Neoclassicism?
Who the most famous poets in this
era?
What are main characteristics of its
poetry?
3. Definition and etymology of the term
Neoclassicism:
The word “Neo” has been derived from the a
Greek word “Neos” which means young or new.
The word classic refers to the style and works of
Greek and Roman writers .
4. The Stages of Neoclassicism:
Restoration period 1660-1700:
The Augustan age 1700-1750:
The age of Johnson: lasted up to 1798
5. Who are the most famous writers of this
era?
John Milton
(1608-1674)
“Paradise lost”
The garden of Eden
William Hayley
9. Characteristics of Neoclassical Poetry:
• Rationalism: reason, intellect, not imaginations.
• Scholarly Allusions: religion, biblical allusions.
• Didacticism: teach , morals , good behavior
• Realism: true picture, realities, not emotions.
• Adherence to Classical Rules: rule of Classicism,
employ, Pseudo classical poetry.
10. Characteristics of Neoclassical Poetry:
No Passionate Lyricism: lyrical quality, no passion,
feelings and emotions.
Objectivity: miseries, hardships and problems.
Poetic Diction: different language, decorum, specific style and
mannerism.
Heroic Couplet: real masters, thirty thousand heroic
couplets, Dryden and Pope.
