Literature is a unique subject that is intertwined with a variety of fields. This paper's major goal was to provide a comprehensive overview of the literary movements of Classicism and Romanticism. The 18th century's Classicism (Literary Movement) is a movement of artists and authors inspired by the styles and concepts of ancient Greece and Rome. It was a political and philosophical shift away from overt religion and toward science and reason. Reason, Balance, Order, Clarity, Ideal beauty, Common man, Orderly form/structure, Tradition, Nature as a machine, Society, Logic, and Unity were the key points of emphasis. Writers and philosophers stressed the value of logical thought in human affairs, and classicism includes the movement known as the 'Age of Reason' or the 'Enlightenment.'
Romanticism, on the other hand, is an attitude or philosophical orientation that marked numerous works of Western civilization's literature, painting, music, architecture, criticism, and historiography from the late 18th to the mid-19th centuries. Order, serenity, harmony, balance, idealization, and rationalism are among the precepts that Romanticism rejects. Between the late eighteenth and the mid-nineteenth century, a cultural and intellectual movement known as Romanticism flourished in Europe. The Romantic Movement emphasized the significance of emotional sensitivity and individual subjectivity and was seen as a break from the Enlightenment's guiding principles, which placed reason as the foundation of all knowledge. The most essential creative faculty for the Romantics was imagination, rather than reason.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Classicism
- Operational and Theoretical Definition of Classicism
- Historical and Intellectual Background of Classicism
- Key Theorists in Classicalism Literary Theory
- Characteristics of Classicism
- Basic Theoretical Tents of Classicism Literary Movement
- Key Terms in Classicism
- Classical Unities in Classicism Literary Movement
- Major Works in Classicism
- Questions Asked by the Classicism Literary Movement
- Classicism in Ethiopian literature
- Advantages/strengths and limitations of Classicism
- Strengths of Classicism
- Weakness of Classicism
- Romanticism
- Operational Definitions of Romanticism
- Historical Background of Romanticism Literary Movement
- Key Theorist or Proponents of Romanticism
- Theoretical Tenets/ Principles of Romanticism
- Characteristics of Romanticism in Literature
- Key Terms in Romanticism
- Question Asked By Romanticism Literary Movement
- Strengths and Weakness of Romanticism
- Strengths of Romanticism
- Weakness of romanticism
- Differences between Classicism and Romanticism
Objectives and Key Themes
This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Classicism and Romanticism literary movements. It explores their definitions, historical backgrounds, key theorists, characteristics, and core principles. The paper also analyzes the strengths and limitations of each movement and compares and contrasts their defining features.
- Definition and characteristics of Classicism and Romanticism
- Historical and intellectual background of both movements
- Key theorists and proponents of Classicism and Romanticism
- Comparison and contrast between Classicism and Romanticism
- Evaluation of the strengths and limitations of both movements
Chapter Summaries
Introduction: This introductory chapter sets the stage for the discussion of Classicism and Romanticism. It establishes the importance of literary criticism in understanding and appreciating literature, highlighting its role in evaluating literary works from various perspectives, including authorial intent, historical context, and reader response. The chapter emphasizes the evolution of literary theories and movements, leading to the focus on Classicism and Romanticism as the central themes of the paper.
Classicism: This chapter delves into the intricacies of Classicism as a literary movement. It begins by defining Classicism operationally and theoretically, drawing upon the works of Alexander Pope and referencing various dictionaries and encyclopedias to provide a multifaceted understanding. The historical and intellectual background of Classicism is traced, highlighting its origins in ancient Greece and Rome and its subsequent influence on Western literature and art. The chapter also explores key theorists and their contributions to the development of Classical literary theory, outlining the movement's core characteristics, principles, and terminology. A discussion of its strengths and weaknesses provides a balanced perspective on this influential movement.
Romanticism: This chapter examines Romanticism as a significant literary movement, providing operational definitions and a detailed exploration of its historical background. It identifies key theorists and proponents who shaped Romanticism's intellectual landscape, presenting their contributions to its theoretical tenets and principles. The chapter analyzes the distinct characteristics of Romanticism in literature, highlighting its key terms and the questions it posed. Finally, it discusses both the strengths and weaknesses of the movement, offering a complete picture of its impact on literature and culture.
Keywords
Literary movement, Classicism, Romanticism, Literature, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Enlightenment, Reason, Imagination, Emotion, Literary Theory, Historical Context, Comparative Literature.
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- Dawit Dibekulu (Autor), 2022, Classicism and Romanticism. An Overview of the Literary Movements, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1216686
