Here’s a comparison table (text-only, non-visual) showing the difference between the Classical Age and the Neo-Classical Age in literature:
Difference Between Classical and Neo-Classical Age in Literature
| Aspect | Classical Age | Neo-Classical Age |
|---|---|---|
| Background | 8th century BC to 5th century AD | Late 17th to 18th century |
| Also Known As | Greco-Roman Age / Age of Antiquity | Augustan Age / Enlightenment Age |
| Origin / Influence | Rooted in ancient Greek and Roman culture and mythology | A revival of classical ideals during the Age of Reason |
| Characteristics | - Emphasized order, balance, harmony- Heroism and moral virtue- Inspired by myth and legend | - Emphasized reason, logic, decorum- Imitation of Classical works- Focused on man as a social being |
| Themes | - Heroic ideals- Morality and virtue- Conflict between duty and desire | - Social satire- Critique of human weakness- Politics, manners, morality |
| Literary Forms | Epic poetry, drama, philosophy | Satire, essay, poetry, prose |
| Tone | Serious, elevated | Witty, ironic, didactic (aimed to teach) |
| Language Style | Grand, formal, poetic | Refined, polished, restrained |
| Purpose of Literature | To inspire greatness and model virtue | To reform society, instruct, and entertain |
| Prominent Writers & Works | - Homer – The Iliad, The Odyssey- Virgil – The Aeneid- Sophocles – Oedipus Rex | - Alexander Pope – The Rape of the Lock- Jonathan Swift – Gulliver’s Travels- Samuel Johnson – The Vanity of Human Wishes |
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