Neoclassical Period (1660-1798) Flashcards

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What was restored in society after the English Civil War and Cromwell?

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“The Restoration” of the monarchy

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What Age took place in the Neoclassical Period? What century is this Age associated with?

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Age of Enlightenment

18th century

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What 2 things does Neoclassical writing emphasise in its content?

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Reason

Logic

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What 3 concepts are stressed in Neoclassical writing?

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Harmony, stability and wisdom

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What is meant by “Locke”?

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John’s social contract between the people and government

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What rights were guaranteed by “Locke”?

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“Natural rights”

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What type of literature emerged in this era? What 3 writing formats would be included in these “new” books?

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Novels
Letters
Diaries
Autobiographies

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What type of characters are emphasised in Neoclassical writing?

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Individuals

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What was the consensus around humanity in the Neoclassical Era?

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Humanity was evil

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What approach did many people take to life in the Neoclassical Period?

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The world was “as it should be”

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How many males were literate in the Neoclassical Era? Why was this significant?

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50%

It was a massive improvement

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What way of life saw its demise due to fence enclosures?

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Traditional village life

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Why were factories springing up in the Neoclassical Era?

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Beginning of the Industrial Revolution

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What way of life was in decline due to factories?

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Farming life

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What houses would many educated men spend their evenings in with associates?

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Coffee houses

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Who was a key author of the Neoclassical Era? What is one example of their work?

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Daniel DeFoe

Moll Flanders