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What is Memorial Verses about?

AA tribute to the contemporary poets of Arnold's era and their literary achievements.

BLament for dead poets at home and abroad

CAn in-depth analysis of the unique poetic styles of Wordsworth, Goethe, and Byron.

DA meditation on the enduring power of poetry to capture and preserve human experience across generations.

Answer:

B. Lament for dead poets at home and abroad

Read Explanation:

  • "Memorial Verses" by Matthew Arnold is a poem in which he mourns the deaths of notable poets, both from England and abroad.

  • It reflects his deep admiration for their contributions and his own reflective, melancholic tone typical of Victorian poetry.


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