What is the subtitle of Alexander Pope's, 'Peri Bathous'?
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A.
Essay on Man
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B.
The Rape of Lock
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C.
An Essay on Criticism
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D.
The Art of Sinking in Poetry
Correct Answer:
D. The Art of Sinking in Poetry
Explanation:
Published in 1728, Alexander Pope's brief essay "Peri Bathous" is subtitled "The Art of Sinking in Poetry." Written as a prose parody of Longinus' "Peri Hupsous," the work was intended to mock the poets of his time. Through this piece, Pope popularized the term "bathos," making option (d) the most suitable response.
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