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Which artistic and intellectual movement emerged in the 18th century, drawing inspiration from ancient Greece and Rome?
Which artistic and intellectual movement emerged in the 18th century, drawing inspiration from ancient Greece and Rome?
- Renaissance
- Romanticism
- Neoclassicism (correct)
- Baroque
Which period of the Neoclassical age was marked by stability and literary achievements, named after the Roman emperor Augustus?
Which period of the Neoclassical age was marked by stability and literary achievements, named after the Roman emperor Augustus?
- The Augustan Age (correct)
- The Enlightenment Period
- The Age of Sensibility
- The Restoration Period
Which author wrote 'Gulliver's Travels' as a way to satirize human nature during the Neoclassical period?
Which author wrote 'Gulliver's Travels' as a way to satirize human nature during the Neoclassical period?
- William Shakespeare
- Daniel Defoe
- Jonathan Swift (correct)
- John Milton
Which style did poets like Alexander Pope and John Dryden adopt during the Neoclassical age, seeking to imitate the works of ancient Greek and Roman poets?
Which style did poets like Alexander Pope and John Dryden adopt during the Neoclassical age, seeking to imitate the works of ancient Greek and Roman poets?
Which themes were common in Neoclassical literature, including plays and novels, emphasizing reason, logic, and a focus on the individual in society?
Which themes were common in Neoclassical literature, including plays and novels, emphasizing reason, logic, and a focus on the individual in society?
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Neoclassicism
Neoclassicism
An artistic and intellectual movement in the 18th century that looked back to ancient Greece and Rome for inspiration. Neoclassical art and literature emphasized reason, order, and balance.
The Augustan Age
The Augustan Age
A period within the Neoclassical era known for its stability and literary achievements named after the Roman Emperor Augustus.
Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift
An English author known for his satirical novel 'Gulliver's Travels' that poked fun at human nature and society during the Neoclassical period.
Neoclassical style
Neoclassical style
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Neoclassical Themes
Neoclassical Themes
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Study Notes
Neoclassicism
- Emerged in the 18th century, drawing inspiration from ancient Greece and Rome
Augustan Age
- A period of stability and literary achievements, named after the Roman emperor Augustus
- Marked a significant era in the Neoclassical age
Satire and Critique
- Jonathan Swift wrote 'Gulliver's Travels' as a way to satirize human nature during the Neoclassical period
Poetic Influences
- Poets like Alexander Pope and John Dryden adopted a style that sought to imitate the works of ancient Greek and Roman poets
Themes in Neoclassical Literature
- Emphasized reason, logic, and a focus on the individual in society
- Common themes in plays and novels included a focus on individualism and the human experience
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