Neoclassicism

In this episode of Echoes of English Literature, we explore the Age of Neoclassicism—a period defined by reason, order, and razor-sharp wit. Through the works of Alexander Pope, John Dryden, and Oliver Goldsmith, we uncover how literature became a tool for moral reflection and social critique. From the precision of heroic couplets to the power of satire, this episode examines how writers used elegance and intellect to expose human folly—and ask a timeless question: how should we live?