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John Dryden
John Dryden was a famous poet of the Neoclassical Movement. Similar to other poets of the movement, he did not evoke emotional excitement or intellectual contemplation. Rather, he used factual evidence and a strict following of grammatical rules. -
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Royal Society of London
The Royal Society of London was formed on this date for the purpose of scientific research. This relates to the Neoclassical Movement as there were few beliefs, but many ideas supported by facts and evidence. -
Paradise Lost
John Milton wrote his Paradise Lost, the story entailing the fall of man. Many critics believe that he challenged Christianity with his perspective. He used many mythological apects in his telling. -
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Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift was a writer who emphasized his ideas through the use of satire. He is famous for his book, Gulliver's Travels, in which he mocked many of the ideas of the British at the time. -
Principia Mathematica
Sir Isaac Newton's Principia Mathematica made great strides in the field of science. It represented the Neoclassical movement's focus on facts and science. -
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The Life of Alexander Pope
Pope was one of the many inflential poets. He used satire, specifically in order to criticize fellow poets on the proper way to write. He thought poems have to be grammatically correct and well-organized. -
An Essay on Criticism
This is one of Pope's earliest, as well as one of his best works. He portrays criticism and advice for writers. He also uses his famous Heroic Couplet. -
Gulliver's Travels
On this date, Jonathon Swift wrote Gulliver's Travels. It highlighted the mood of the Neoclassical Era through the use of satire. By using the multiple forms of Gulliver, Jonathon swift mocked English culture, especially their small differences between religions. -
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God
This is one of Jonathan Edwards' most prominent speeches. In it, he describes how everyone is most likely doomed to go to Hell. He uses imagery of Hell as well as examples of his opinion through scripture. This played a major role in the use of examples and imagery just as many Neoclassical poets. -
Candide
On 1759, Voltaire wrote his novelette Candide. In it, he satirized French culture through realism and examples of political scandal, religious blasphemy, etc. In fact, it was so scandalous, that after its secret publication was revealed, it was banned in France. -
Revolutonary War
Due to the Revolutionary War, America was able to finally break away from England. -
A Grammatical Institute of the English Language.
Noah Webster, in order to englighten the American people about proper English, created this series of books. In it, contained a reader, a speller, and a grammer. This series of books emphasized the Neoclassical focus on proper language. -
French Revolution
France and England were the two countries where Neoclassical elements were present in poetry. Because there was turmoil in these two countries, it represents an end to the movement. -
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