Formulate your understanding of
Neo-Classicism from your reading of Dryden’s An Essay of Dramatic Poesy.
John Dryden’s An Essay on Dramatic
Poesy resents a brief discussion on the Neoclassical theory of
literature. He defends the classical drama saying that it is an imitation of
life reflects human nature clearly.
An Essay on Dramatic poesy is
written in the forms of a dialogue among four gentlemen , Eugenius , Crites,
Lisideius , Neander(Dryden).
Eugenius favours modern English
dramatists by attacking the classical playwright , who did not themselves
always observe the unity of place. But they invited the principles of
Dramatic art paved by Aristotle and Horace . Crites opposes rhyme
in the plays and argues that though the modern excel in science,
the ancient was the true age of poetry. Lisideius defends the
French playwright and attack tendency to mix genres.
Neander speaks in favour of
the moderns and respects the ancients; he is however critical of the rigid
rules of dramas and favors rhymes. Neander who is spoke person of Dryden ,
argue that ‘ Tragic-Comedy’ is the best for play ; because it is closer to life
in which emotions are highlighted by mirth and sadness . he also
find sub plot as an integral part to enrich a play . finds
single action in French dramas to be rather inadequate since it is so often has
a narrowing comparing effects...............................................................................................................
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