English III. Neoclassicism View of man as a man of reason Regarded man a limited creature whose understanding was adequate (satisfactory) to explore the.

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English III

Neoclassicism View of man as a man of reason Regarded man a limited creature whose understanding was adequate (satisfactory) to explore the infinite (immeasurable/vast world) Overlaps with Age of Reason time period

Neoclassicism (continued) The revival of Greek and Roman ideals of art and literature that occurred in Europe in the 18 th century Enlightenment (Age of Reason) Ideals include: Respect for authority Respect for tradition Reason and order Moderation (self- control) Simplicity (straightforwardness/ plainness)

Philip Freneau ( ) “Father of poetry” Incorporated varieties of European Romanticism (order, balance, decorum, moderation) Embraced liberal and democratic causes Revolutionary militiaman; captured by the British, almost died; stimulated words condemning (criticizing) cruelties of British

Philip Freneau (cont.) Writing provided a good transition between neoclassicism and romanticism Thomas Jefferson helped him establish the militant anti-Federalist National Gazette in 1791 Became the first powerful, crusading editor in America

Washington Irving ( ) First American writer of imaginative literature to gain international fame Took ideas from German literature Witty, poor student, but well read Youngest of 11 children in wealthy family Took the satirical writing of 18 th century and mocked/ridiculed the writings of his own time (typical of neoclassicism)

Washington Irving (cont.) Early works displayed neoclassical pleasure in the comic qualities of life His work reflected shift in American literature from rationalism to sentimental romanticism Major Works “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” “Rip Van Winkle”

James Fenimore Cooper ( ) Never saw the frontier (border), yet his writing focused on this Wrote sea novels Created typical characters Grew up in luxurious mansion; expelled from Yale; inherited money; went broke; began writing Major Works “The Leather Stocking Tales” People dislike “The Leather Stocking Tales” (even still today)

Phillis Wheatley ( ) Considered the first African- American writer of importance Born in Africa; brought to America at 7; at 13 showed signs of a great poet Material came from Bible and public events Her works were used to prove that blacks were not inferior to whites

Phillis Wheatley (cont.) Her work displayed characteristics of neoclassicism Nicknamed “The Sable Muse” in London (translation: black poet) Major Works “To S.M., a Young African Painter on Seeing His Works” “On Being Brought from Africa to America”