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Characteristics off Neo classical age
Neo classical literature has been written in a period where social order was undergoing a
tremendous change. In the so-called Enlightenment period people believed that natural passions
are not necessarily good. They must be subordinated to social needs and be strictly controlled.
The Enlightenment philosophers believed that there were natural laws to the universe and these
laws could be discovered through rational thought.
• Neo classical literature is characterized by order, accuracy and structure
• Concerned with human nature and Supremacy of reason
• Imitated the style of the Romans and Greeks and classics.
The Age of Reason:
This age stresses the rational trend of the period according to which reason and
judgement should be the guiding principles for human activities. It saw the birth of new
literary movement: Neoclassicism or Rationalism.
It was believed that science and reason would have improved man’s condition, turning
him into a social being, who would confirm to the rules of civilized life. The most important
ability of man is ‘Reason’ which enable him not only to think but also to act correctly. Man is
the only living creature who has the power of observation more than the power of feelings.
Reason became the Criterion of everything. What could be justified by the reason was right and
what could not be justified by reason was false and rejected.
Everything was regulated by reason and nature too. People were attracted by a
“reasoned nature”. To follow nature meant to represent the world as it was or to obey the
reason. The importance of reason influenced the literature of the time and English literary
standards were formed. The artistic creation like science had to follow exact roles and was to
be based on reason.
Rationalism:
Rationalism, stressing out the importance of reason and observation, started the
beginning of the scientific thought and freed man from ignorance. Rationalism was the most
essential feature of neoclassical poetry. Neoclassical poetry is a reaction against the
Renaissance style of poetry and it is a unique outcome of intellect not of fancy or imagination.
The neoclassical poets made an effort to disregard emotion, feeling and imagination and made
reaction and intellect dominant in their poetry.
Age of Prose:
It was an age of prose, reason and good sense. A large number of practical interests
arising from the new social and political conditions demanded expression not simply in books
but in pamphlets magazines and newspapers. Poetry was inadequate for such a task. Hence
prose developed rapidly and excellently. The variety and excellence of prose works and the
development of prose style served to express clearly every human interest and emotion. These
are the chief literary glories of the 18th
century.
Age of Satire:
The predominance of satire is an important literary characteristic of this age. Satire is a
literary work which searches out the faults of men and institutions in order to hold them up to
ridicule – kind of criticism. A satirist is like a laborer who clears ruins and rubbish of an old
house before an architect begins on a new and beautiful structure. The work may sometimes be
necessary but it really arouses enthusiasm. Satires of Pope were always constructive in spirit.
Influence of Materialism:
In the neoclassical age we find the dominance of materialism and empirical
(experimental) science. Under the influence of empirical philosophy and experimental science,
writers of this age narrowed (lessoned) their vision of man and view of life. The affairs of men,
their politics, their morals and manners became the chief concern.
Concept of Nature:
The concept of nature was also an important characteristic of the neoclassical age. For
them nature meant the general human nature. The general human nature was not what the
ordinary men and women felt and thought but the standard view of human nature as held by
Homer and Horace. The neoclassical writers thought of human nature as static and standard.
Concept of Man:
The neoclassical literature considers man as a limited being having limited power. A
large number of satires and works of this period attack man for his pride and advise him to
remain content with his limited power of knowledge
Literary Forms:
Among the neoclassical forms of literature the most famous were the essay, both in
verse and prose. Drama was declined and Novel made its beginning. The literature of the age
was comic and satiric. An important failure of this age was to produce tragedy.
Conclusion:
The neoclassical period in literature brought a sense of decorum and stability to writers.
It was a time of careful moral appearance and there were rules to be carefully followed.
However some of England’s most brilliant literature can be credited to this era.

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Characteristics of neo classical age

  • 1. St Xavier’s College, Mahuadanr SEM – IV Core - 8 Characteristics off Neo classical age Neo classical literature has been written in a period where social order was undergoing a tremendous change. In the so-called Enlightenment period people believed that natural passions are not necessarily good. They must be subordinated to social needs and be strictly controlled. The Enlightenment philosophers believed that there were natural laws to the universe and these laws could be discovered through rational thought. • Neo classical literature is characterized by order, accuracy and structure • Concerned with human nature and Supremacy of reason • Imitated the style of the Romans and Greeks and classics. The Age of Reason: This age stresses the rational trend of the period according to which reason and judgement should be the guiding principles for human activities. It saw the birth of new literary movement: Neoclassicism or Rationalism. It was believed that science and reason would have improved man’s condition, turning him into a social being, who would confirm to the rules of civilized life. The most important ability of man is ‘Reason’ which enable him not only to think but also to act correctly. Man is the only living creature who has the power of observation more than the power of feelings. Reason became the Criterion of everything. What could be justified by the reason was right and what could not be justified by reason was false and rejected. Everything was regulated by reason and nature too. People were attracted by a “reasoned nature”. To follow nature meant to represent the world as it was or to obey the reason. The importance of reason influenced the literature of the time and English literary standards were formed. The artistic creation like science had to follow exact roles and was to be based on reason.
  • 2. Rationalism: Rationalism, stressing out the importance of reason and observation, started the beginning of the scientific thought and freed man from ignorance. Rationalism was the most essential feature of neoclassical poetry. Neoclassical poetry is a reaction against the Renaissance style of poetry and it is a unique outcome of intellect not of fancy or imagination. The neoclassical poets made an effort to disregard emotion, feeling and imagination and made reaction and intellect dominant in their poetry. Age of Prose: It was an age of prose, reason and good sense. A large number of practical interests arising from the new social and political conditions demanded expression not simply in books but in pamphlets magazines and newspapers. Poetry was inadequate for such a task. Hence prose developed rapidly and excellently. The variety and excellence of prose works and the development of prose style served to express clearly every human interest and emotion. These are the chief literary glories of the 18th century. Age of Satire: The predominance of satire is an important literary characteristic of this age. Satire is a literary work which searches out the faults of men and institutions in order to hold them up to ridicule – kind of criticism. A satirist is like a laborer who clears ruins and rubbish of an old house before an architect begins on a new and beautiful structure. The work may sometimes be necessary but it really arouses enthusiasm. Satires of Pope were always constructive in spirit. Influence of Materialism: In the neoclassical age we find the dominance of materialism and empirical (experimental) science. Under the influence of empirical philosophy and experimental science, writers of this age narrowed (lessoned) their vision of man and view of life. The affairs of men, their politics, their morals and manners became the chief concern. Concept of Nature: The concept of nature was also an important characteristic of the neoclassical age. For them nature meant the general human nature. The general human nature was not what the
  • 3. ordinary men and women felt and thought but the standard view of human nature as held by Homer and Horace. The neoclassical writers thought of human nature as static and standard. Concept of Man: The neoclassical literature considers man as a limited being having limited power. A large number of satires and works of this period attack man for his pride and advise him to remain content with his limited power of knowledge Literary Forms: Among the neoclassical forms of literature the most famous were the essay, both in verse and prose. Drama was declined and Novel made its beginning. The literature of the age was comic and satiric. An important failure of this age was to produce tragedy. Conclusion: The neoclassical period in literature brought a sense of decorum and stability to writers. It was a time of careful moral appearance and there were rules to be carefully followed. However some of England’s most brilliant literature can be credited to this era.