Neoclassicism writers and works

Alexander Pope

An essay on Man was a philosophical poem that explores the nature of humanity and the universe. It reflects Enlightenment ideals and emphasizes the importance of reason.

John Dryden

Absalom and Achitophel is a satirical poem that reflects the political tensions of the time, particularly concerning the rebellion against King Charles II.

Enlightenment began in which century

It began in the 17th century

Neoclassical writers followed

strict rulesand forms in their works.

One of the central ideas of neoclassicism is

the imitation of nature

Neoclassical poets saw nature as

orderly, logical, structured, proportional, reflecting a devine design