Statement I: There is an analogy between an author's works and the experiences of his or her life. Statement II: The works may be seen as an incomplete translation of the life.

1. ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true
2. BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false
3. CStatement I is true but Statement II is false
4. DStatement I is false but Statement II is true

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Correct answer: A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Explanation

Both are tenets of biographical criticism as set out by Wellek and Warren (Theory of Literature, ch. 7), which also warns against simple equation of the two.