Why is it called Classic Age? /Neo-Classical Age?
The term Classical refers to ancient Latin literature which flourished in the Roman Empire.The Latin poets and critics of this age were believed to be the best models and ultimate standards of literary taste.The English poets and critics of early eighteenth century felt honoured in being able to copy these classical poets and critics.Hence they were called Neo-Classicalists.Again,like these Latin poets and talent of individual genius and had absolute faith in the laws and rules as prescribed and practised by the ancients.
The term Classical refers to ancient Latin literature which flourished in the Roman Empire.The Latin poets and critics of this age were believed to be the best models and ultimate standards of literary taste.The English poets and critics of early eighteenth century felt honoured in being able to copy these classical poets and critics.Hence they were called Neo-Classicalists.Again,like these Latin poets and talent of individual genius and had absolute faith in the laws and rules as prescribed and practised by the ancients.
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