As the world around us changes, so does the way that we see the world, and how we express that vision. Literature, arts, and philosophy evolve to mirror their historic and social context. Learn more about British Literary Movements with Storyboard That!
British Literary Movement Philosophies | Have students identify and illustrate the different philosophies found during each period of British Literature
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BRITISH LITERARY MOVEMENTS
VALUES
HISTORICAL EVENTS
STYLE AND ELEMENTS OF WRITING
Neoclassical and the Enlightenment
In contrast to the Renaissance that saw people as inherently good, Neoclassical literature saw man as ‘flawed’.
This era was the starting point of the middle class and the tradition of afternoon tea. People would gather to discuss politics and other ideas of the Enlightenment.
Neoclassical writers tried to imitate the style of the Roman and Greeks, "Neo-" meaning "new" and "classical" referring to classic civilizations.