Question

Which of the following does Biographia Literaria critique?

• A. John Dryden’s poetry
• B. Wordsworth’s poetic theories
• C. Shakespeare’s tragedies
• D. Milton’s epics

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Wordsworth’s poetic theories

"Biographia Literaria" primarily critiques William Wordsworth's theory of poetry as outlined in the Preface to the Lyrical Ballads; specifically, it analyzes and sometimes criticizes his ideas about the nature of poetry and the use of ordinary language, while also highlighting Coleridge's own distinct views on imagination and creativity.