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This is the first 1,000 characters of 377 words (1.51 pages) in the essay titled Romantic vs Neoclassic Throughout history, the arts and literature have been a form of rationalization ofthe minds and thoughts of an artist or writer. The progression or regression of knowledge over a period of time can be chronicled or mapped with the use of the literature and arts of these artists. More specifically, the major shift in thinking from 18th-century Neoclassicism to 19th-century Romanticism can be seen in the works of Alexander Pope and William Wordsworth. A deliberation on the works of these two authors show the differences, if not complete opposites between the The purpose of a poem can vary from poet to poet, but for the Neoclassic poet the main purpose was to educate the reader. During this time, Newton and other famous intellects were springing forth new ideas. Ideas such as explanations being formed in terms of moving particles. Pope shares this idea with the reader in “An Essay on Man” (stanza2?): “A thousand movements scarce one purpose gain”. Pope’s manner of writing is very straightforward. He makes firm statements instead of questionable presumptions and he does this as if he is teaching something with a purpose. This Neoclassic quality of teaching is seen in portions of his poem such as, “His knowledge measured to his state and place, his time a moment, and a point his space.” (lines71-73) These uses of ideas and teaching in the poem make the poem less pleasurable for the reader to read as it allows no room for imagination and personal refl... |
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Keywords: works of alexander pope, poem, neoclassic, william wordsworth, recollections, romantic poet, literature, neoclassicism, romanticism, personal reflection, rationalization, popes, deliberation, opposites, 18th century, early childhood, regression