The Neoclassical period of English literature, also known as the Long 18th Century, began in 1660 and ended in 1789 CE. The Romanticism period of English literature began in 1798 and ended in 1832 CE.
After Neoclassicism, which emphasized order, symmetry, and classical themes, the Romantic movement emerged in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Romanticism focused on individual emotion, nature, and personal expression, often reacting against the rationalism and constraints of Neoclassicism. This period celebrated imagination and the sublime, leading to diverse artistic and literary forms that prioritized subjective experience.
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Romanticism, Transcendentalism, American Renaissance.
The innovation of romanticism was to get away from the rationalism of the Enlightenment period and delve into the raw and untamed emotional nature of humanity. From 1790-1840 literary works of art were focused on inspiration in the moment and the deep emotions that are common in all people.
Neoclassicism preceded Romanticism.
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A literary period is a period where literary work can be grouped together by what they share within a given time span. Literary periods can be differentiated by chronological groupings. Literary periods include Romanticism, Renaissance, and Victorian.
Romanticism and Neoclassicism significantly shaped American culture and identity by reflecting the nation's evolving values and ideals. Neoclassicism emphasized reason, order, and classical ideals, influencing early American political thought and architecture, while Romanticism celebrated individualism, nature, and emotion, resonating with the American spirit of exploration and self-discovery. Together, these movements contributed to a distinct American artistic and literary tradition, fostering a sense of national pride and cultural independence. Their legacies continue to influence contemporary American art, literature, and philosophy.
Writers of the literary school of Neoclassicism were inspired primarily by writers from ancient Greece and Rome.
After Neoclassicism, which emphasized order, symmetry, and classical themes, the Romantic movement emerged in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Romanticism focused on individual emotion, nature, and personal expression, often reacting against the rationalism and constraints of Neoclassicism. This period celebrated imagination and the sublime, leading to diverse artistic and literary forms that prioritized subjective experience.
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Neoclassicism
Before the Romanticism period, which began in the late 18th century, the predominant artistic and literary movement was Neoclassicism. Neoclassicism emphasized reason, order, and classical ideals derived from ancient Greek and Roman culture. It focused on structure, form, and adherence to established conventions, often celebrating rationality and moral virtue. The Enlightenment, a philosophical movement that emphasized reason, science, and individual rights, also significantly influenced this era, setting the stage for the emotional and individualistic expressions that would characterize Romanticism.
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