Dr. Johnson's 'The Lives of the Poets' is an example of
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A.
Psychoanalytical criticism
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B.
Biographical criticism
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C.
Historical criticism
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D.
Archetypal criticism
Correct Answer:
B. Biographical criticism
Explanation:
The correct answer is Biographical criticism. Samuel Johnson's The Lives of the Poets is a foundational work in this genre because it evaluates literature by examining the lives, characters, and personal circumstances of the authors. Johnson structured his essays by combining a narrative of the poet's life with a critical analysis of their work, demonstrating how a writer's life experiences and character directly inform their creative output.
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