Introduction to Neo-Classicism

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Introduction to Neo-Classicism

Why the name? Reverence for classical authors Imitation of classical forms Use of aesthetic principles from classical authors

Views of the world Hierarchical: Great Chain of Being Humans in the middle Especially prominent sin, therefore: pride.

View of poetry Emphasis on craft Poetry is mimesis Decorum Poetry is mimesis Serves public function Poets represent “nature” (what is permanently true) Tends to depict universals & abstractions

Different from the Renaissance: New (old) forms prominent Prosody favors heroic couplets Dominant mode is satire

Satire complicates things: Fits emphasis on pride, but… Mock epic, for example: violates decorum? In general, double-edged; undercuts certitude Complex attitude towards authority Fits the middle rungs on the Chain

Why, historically? Among the reasons: English Civil War: Charles I executed 1649, restoration of Charles II 1660. hence "Augustan": reigned in ancient Rome after period of chaos era of Virgil, Horace, Ovid but Augustus was a tyrant