Who refers to 'high seriousness' as a quality of great poetry and quotes Milton to prove it?
- A. T. S. Eliot
- B. Ezra Pound
- C. Matthew Arnold
- D. I. A. Richards
- E. G. M. Hopkins
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Correct answer: D. C only
Explanation
Arnold's 'The Study of Poetry' (1880) takes 'high seriousness' from Aristotle's spoudaiotes. His touchstones include Milton, and he finds Chaucer lacking it.
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