How did the New Critics view literature ?

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‘Preface to the Lyrical Ballads’ was published in______________?

A. 1798 B. 1800 C. 1802 D. 1815...

Regarding the observance of the three Classical Unities in a play, Dr. Johnson’s view is that ?

A. Only the Unity of Time should be observed B. Only the Unity of Place should be observed C. Only the Unity of Action should be observed D. All the three Unities should be observed...

What has Dryden to say about the observance of the three Classical Dramatic Unities ?

A. He advocates their strict observance B. He does not advocate their strict observance C. He says that every dramatist should decide it for himself D. He is silent about this issue...

Some critics of literary theory argue that literary theory is problematic for which reason ?

A. Literary theory tends to be too political. B. Literary theory does not offer a holistic interpretation of a text. C. Literary theory depends on specialized knowledge that is outside the realm of literary studies. D. All of the above answers are correct....

Who accused Aristotle of social snobbishness and arrogance ?

A. Willy Loman B. Arthur Miller C. Henry James D. David...