In “The Life of Cowley” which two of the following criticisms were made by Samuel Johnson against a…
The correct choice is: “B and C only”. Johnson questions whether the metaphysicals achieved poetry rather than learned verse and says they neither copied nature nor life.…
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In “The Life of Cowley” which two of the following criticisms were made by Samuel Johnson against a group of writers
he termed the ‘metaphysical poets’?
A. They made an inappropriate combination of wit and imagination.
B. Instead of writing poetry, they only wrote verses.
C. They neither copied nature nor life.
D. They never tried to be singular in their thoughts.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer B
The correct choice is: “B and C only”.
Johnson questions whether the metaphysicals achieved poetry rather than learned verse and says they neither copied nature nor life. Their pursuit of singularity was excessive, making the statement denying it false.
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