The History of Neo-Classical Age

THE HISTORY OF THE NEO-CLASSICAL AGE

Learn hence for ancient rules a just esteem;

To copy nature is to copy them”

-Alexander Pope (An Essay on Criticism)

Learners,

The above lines by Alexander Pope aptly describe the influence of the ancient masters on the writers of the neo-classical age. The writers were very much inspired by the Roman thinkers and writers. They followed their style of writing. 

Refer to the following presentation to briefly understand the political and literary sphere of the Neo-Classical Age.

1. Introduction to the Neo-Classical Age

Introduction to the Neo-Classical Age by Kavisha Alagiya on Scribd

2. Historical Background

Historical Background - The Neo-Classical Age by Kavisha Alagiya on Scribd

3. Literary characteristics

Literary Characteristics - The Neo-Classical Age by Kavisha Alagiya on Scribd

4. Sentimental Comedy and

    Anti-Sentimental Comedy

Sentimental And Anti-sentimental comedy by Kavisha Alagiya on Scribd

 

 Points to Ponder-

1. What similarities/ differences do you find between the contemporary political sphere of India and the Neoclassical age of England.

2. Compare and contrast the Condition of Women during the Neoclassical Age with the contemporary time.

3. Write on 18th Century Women Poets

4. Portrayal of humans in Neo-classical novels. (For background information refer to the Concept of Man from slides) 

5. Write in brief about your favourite major/minor - writer/poet of the age.

6. Tom Jones/ Moll Flanders as picaresque novels.

Write a blog on any of the three above-mentioned topics and share your blog link in the comment section.

Thank you.