Neoclassicism | Style
Allegory An allegory is a narrative technique in which symbolic characters or actions are used to convey a message or teach a lesson. Typically used to teach moral, ethical, or religious ideals, it is also used for political purposes. In the case of the neoclassicists, the latter was often the case, often in conjunction with satire.
Swift’s criticism of English politics was so harsh that he felt it necessary to publish his work Gulliver’s Travels anonymously. On the surface, the work is mere fiction, but on a deeper level it is an account of the bitter political...
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