Neo classical Age in English Literature | Restoration, Augustan & Age of Sensibility (1660–1798)

Neo-Classical Age in English Literature | Restoration, Augustan & Age of Sensibility (1660–1798)



Welcome to this comprehensive lecture on the Neo-Classical Age (1660–1798) in English Literature, a period marked by order, reason, decorum, and classical influence. This video is perfect for students preparing for BPSC TRE 4 (TGT/PGT/BET), UGC NET English, CUET PG, and other competitive exams.

In this video, we cover the three major phases of the Neo-Classical period:

1. Restoration Age (1660–1700)

Rebirth of drama and satire after Puritan rule

Rise of comedy of manners and heroic tragedy

Key writers: John Dryden, William Congreve, Aphra Behn


2. Augustan Age (1700–1745)

Known as the Age of Reason and Satire

Strong influence of classical ideals and Roman writers like Horace and Juvenal

Key writers: Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, Joseph Addison


3. Age of Sensibility (1745–1798)

A transition period leading to Romanticism

Emphasis on emotion, nature, and moral reflection

Key writers: Thomas Gray, William Collins, Samuel Johnson, Oliver Goldsmith


This lesson will help you understand:

Key features of each sub-period

Important literary works and authors

The shift from rationality to emotion

Literary trends, themes, and exam-relevant points


Perfect for:

BPSC TRE 4 English (TGT, PGT, BET)

UGC NET English

CUET PG English

UPSC Optional: English Literature

BA/MA English students


Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
09:15 Restoration Age
40:35 Augustan Age
01:08 Age of Sensibility
01:15 Summary & Exam Tips

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