This topic examines classicism in poetry, including the use of formal verse structures, classical allusions, and elevated language.
The Classical Period: A literary, artistic, and cultural movement that began in ancient Greece and Rome and emphasized order, balance, simplicity, and harmony.
Neo-Classicism: A revival of Classical thought and aesthetics in the 18th century that emphasized reason, logic, and rationality.
Purity of Language: The use of a simple and clear language that is free from ornamentation and artificiality.
The Importance of Form: The use of formal structures such as sonnets, odes, and elegies, which are based on classical models.
Classical Themes and Subjects: Themes and subjects drawn from ancient literature, mythology, history, and philosophy.
Imitation and Emulation: The notion that poets should emulate the works of great Classical authors and strive to achieve the same level of excellence and beauty.
Universal Truths: The belief that the timeless values and ideals of the ancient world can be applied to contemporary life.
The Heroic Couplets: A rhymed couplet in iambic pentameter that was the dominant form of verse in the 18th century.
The Augustan Age: A period of literary and cultural prominence in 18th-century England during the reign of King George I.
The Influence of Alexander Pope: A major figure in the Classical movement who is known for his satirical works, his mastery of the heroic couplet, and his emphasis on reason and clarity.
Neo-Classicism: This type of classicism emerged in the 18th century and was characterized by a revival of classical values, including rationality, order, symmetry, and harmony.
Augustan Poets: This school of classicism was dominant during the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus and is characterized by its emphasis on reason, decorum, and balance.
Romantic Classicism: This type of classicism emerged in the 19th century and was marked by a renewed interest in classical forms and themes, but with an added emotional intensity and a greater emphasis on individual expression.
Renaissance Classicism: This type of classicism was prevalent during the Renaissance period in Europe and was characterized by its focus on humanism, interest in classical art and literature, and revival of classical forms.
Alexandrian Classicism: This school of classicism was dominant in Alexandria in the Hellenistic period and is characterized by its emphasis on clarity, precision, and structure.
Elizabethan Classicism: This type of classicism was prevalent during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I in England and was marked by a revival of classical forms, themes, and language.
Georgian Classicism: This school of classicism was dominant during the reigns of George I and George II in England and is characterized by its emphasis on restraint, simplicity, and balance.
Classicism of the Enlightenment: This type of classicism was prevalent during the Enlightenment period in Europe and emphasized the values of reason, order, and progress.
Victorian Classicism: This type of classicism emerged during the reign of Queen Victoria in England and was characterized by its emphasis on decorum, restraint, and moral values.
Greek Classicism: This school of classicism is associated with the literature and culture of ancient Greece and is known for its emphasis on clarity, balance, and harmony.