Neoclassical Period (1660-1798) Flashcards
What was restored in society after the English Civil War and Cromwell?
“The Restoration” of the monarchy
What Age took place in the Neoclassical Period? What century is this Age associated with?
Age of Enlightenment
18th century
What 2 things does Neoclassical writing emphasise in its content?
Reason
Logic
What 3 concepts are stressed in Neoclassical writing?
Harmony, stability and wisdom
What is meant by “Locke”?
John’s social contract between the people and government
What rights were guaranteed by “Locke”?
“Natural rights”
What type of literature emerged in this era? What 3 writing formats would be included in these “new” books?
Novels
Letters
Diaries
Autobiographies
What type of characters are emphasised in Neoclassical writing?
Individuals
What was the consensus around humanity in the Neoclassical Era?
Humanity was evil
What approach did many people take to life in the Neoclassical Period?
The world was “as it should be”
How many males were literate in the Neoclassical Era? Why was this significant?
50%
It was a massive improvement
What way of life saw its demise due to fence enclosures?
Traditional village life
Why were factories springing up in the Neoclassical Era?
Beginning of the Industrial Revolution
What way of life was in decline due to factories?
Farming life
What houses would many educated men spend their evenings in with associates?
Coffee houses
