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NEOCLASSICISMPOETRY
Prepared by: Shakhawan Mohamed
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What is Neoclassicism?
What are the stages of Neoclassicism?
Who the most famous poets in this era?
What are main characteristics of its poetry?
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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 .
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The Stages of Neoclassicism:
Restoration period 1660-1700:
The Augustan age 1700-1750:
The age of Johnson: lasted up to 1798
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Who are the most famous writers of this era? John Milton (1608-1674)
“Paradise lost” The garden of Eden William Hayley
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John Dryden (1631-1700)
“Absalom and Chitophel
Duck of Monmouth
Alexandrine
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Alexander Pope
(1686-1744)
“Homer” and “Odyssey”
“The Rape of Lock”
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Samuel Johnson
(1709-1784)
“London”
“ “The Vanity of Human wishes”
“The lives of Poets”
“Rasselas”
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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.
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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.
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The Sources:
www.youtube.com/results?search_query=neoclassicim+poetrywww.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-difference-between-neoclassicism-and-romanticism.htmwww.enotes.com/homework-help/wat-r-d-main-features-poetry-neo-classical-age-120937www.bachelorandmaster.com/englishperiods/periods-of-english.html#.Vj2qw7KqqkoOxford Dictionary
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