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1. Thinking Activity:- 

1.  Compare the general characteristics of the Elizabethan age and Neoclassical age. 

2. Who is your favorite writer and the favorite text from the Neoclassical Age?

3.  How is he/she different from the writers of Elizabethan Age \and Romantic Age?

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4. Describe any one thing about this age which you look upto. 

1. Compare the general characteristics of the Elizabethan age and Neoclassical age.

Introduction :

The Elizabethan Age and the Neoclassical Age were two distinct periods in English history, each marked by its own unique characteristics and cultural influences. Here's a comparison of the general characteristics of these two eras:

Elizabethan Age (1558-1603):

1. Cultural Flourishing: The Elizabethan Age was a period of remarkable cultural and artistic growth. It is often referred to as the "Golden Age" of English literature and the arts.

2. Literary Achievements: This era produced some of the greatest playwrights and poets in English history, including William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and Edmund Spenser. Their works explored a wide range of themes and styles.

3. Exploration and Expansion: The Elizabethan Age was marked by exploration and expansion, with the establishment of colonies and trade routes around the world. This was a time of exploration and expansion, with the voyages of explorers like Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh.

4. Renaissance Influence: The Renaissance spirit, characterized by a renewed interest in classical knowledge, humanism, and artistic expression, strongly influenced the cultural and intellectual landscape of the era.

5. Diverse Literature: Literature of the Elizabethan Age spanned various genres, including drama, poetry, prose, and essays. The Elizabethans explored themes of love, power, politics, and human nature.

6. Rich Language: The English language continued to evolve during this period, and Shakespeare, in particular, contributed significantly to its growth by coining new words and phrases.

Neoclassical Age (1660-1798):

1. Classical Influence: The Neoclassical Age was characterized by a revival of interest in classical antiquity, particularly the art, literature, and philosophy of ancient Greece and Rome. This influence is evident in the emphasis on order, reason, and balance in artistic and intellectual pursuits.

2. Restoration Period: The Neoclassical Age began with the restoration of the English monarchy in 1660 after the tumultuous period of the English Civil War and the Commonwealth.

3. Age of Reason: The Neoclassical period emphasized reason, logic, and rationality in all aspects of life, including literature. Writers and thinkers sought to apply reason to explore social, political, and ethical issues.

4. Satire and Moralism: Many literary works of this era were characterized by satire, moral lessons, and didacticism. Writers like Jonathan Swift used satire to critique society and human behavior.

5. Emphasis on Form and Structure: Neoclassical literature placed a strong emphasis on form, structure, and rules. Poetry often followed strict rhyme schemes and metrical patterns, while prose focused on clarity and order.

6. Social Critique: Writers of the Neoclassical Age often used their works to comment on social norms, political systems, and human behavior. They sought to improve society through rational discourse.

7. Transition to Romanticism: Towards the end of the Neoclassical Age, there was a gradual shift towards the Romantic movement, marked by a renewed emphasis on emotion, individualism, and imagination.

In summary, the Elizabethan Age was characterized by cultural flourishing, exploration, and a diverse range of literature, while the Neoclassical Age was defined by its classical influences, reason-driven approach, and focus on social critique. Both periods contributed significantly to the evolution of English literature and culture.

ABOUT THE GEORGE CREBBE :

24 December 1754 – 3 February 1832) was an English poet, surgeon and clergyman. 

He is best known for his early use of the realistic narrative form and his descriptions of middle and working-class life and people.

In the 1770s, Crabbe began his career as a doctor's apprentice, later becoming a surgeon. In 1780, he travelled to London to make a living as a poet. After encountering serious financial difficulty and being unable to have his work published, he wrote to the statesman and author Edmund Burke for assistance. Burke was impressed enough by Crabbe's poems to promise to help him in any way he could. The two became close friends and Burke helped Crabbe greatly both in his literary career and in building a role within the church.

Burke introduced Crabbe to the literary and artistic society of London, including Sir Joshua Reynolds and Samuel Johnson, who read The Village before its publication and made some minor changes. Burke secured Crabbe the important position of Chaplain to the Duke of Rutland. Crabbe served as a clergyman in various capacities for the rest of his life, with Burke's continued help in securing these positions. He developed friendships with many of the great literary men of his day, including Sir Walter Scott, whom he visited in Edinburgh, and William Wordsworth and some of his fellow Lake Poets, who frequently visited Crabbe as his guests.

Lord Byron described him as "nature's sternest painter, yet the best." Crabbe's poetry was predominantly in the form of heroic couplets, and has been described as unsentimental in its depiction of provincial life and society. The modern critic Frank Whitehead wrote that "Crabbe, in his verse tales in particular, is an important—indeed, a major—poet whose work has been and still is seriously undervalued." Crabbe's works include

The Village (1783),

Poems (1807),

The Borough (1810), and his poetry collections 

Tales (1812) and 

Tales of the Hall (1819).

.His first major work, a satirical poem ofnearly 400 lines in Pope's couplet formentitled

Inebriety, was self-published in1775. 

his life and education

he show an aptitude for books and learning at early age geroge father respected his son's

interest in literature and George was first to a boarding school and few years later

to morei mportant school at stowmarket 

where he gained and understanding of mathematics and Latin and family

with Latin classics

while at wood bridge he joined a small club of young

men who met at an inn for evening discussion through

his contacts at wood bridge he met his future wife Sara Elmy

Through their friendship, Burke discovered that Crabbe was more suited to be a clergyman than a surgeon. Crabbe had a good knowledge of Latin and an evident natural piety, and was well read in the scriptures. He was ordained to the curacy of his native town on 21 December 1781 through Burke's recommendation.

HIS POEMS OR WORK

• Inebriety (published 1775)
• The Candidate (published 1780)
• The Library (published 1781)
• The Village (published 1782)
• The Newspaper (published 1785)
• Poems (published 1807)
• The Borough (published 1810)
• Tales in Verse (published 1812)^[84]
• Tales of the Hall (published 1819)
• Posthumous Tales (published 1834)
• New Poems by George Crabbe (published 1960)
• Complete Poetical Works (published 1988)
• The Voluntary Insane (published 1995)

Crabbe died at Trowbridge on the 3rd of February 1832, and was buried in Trowbridge church, where an ornate monument was placed over his tomb in August 1833.