Question

What is Memorial Verses about?

• A. A tribute to the contemporary poets of Arnold's era and their literary achievements.
• B. Lament for dead poets at home and abroad
• C. An in-depth analysis of the unique poetic styles of Wordsworth, Goethe, and Byron.
• D. A meditation on the enduring power of poetry to capture and preserve human experience across generations.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Lament for dead poets at home and abroad

• "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.