The lines "Not that he wished is greatness to create/for politicians neither love nor hate" occur in
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A.
Mac Flecknoe
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B.
The Rape of the Lock
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C.
Absalom and Achitophel
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D.
Essay on Man
Correct Answer:
C. Absalom and Achitophel
Explanation:
The correct answer is Absalom and Achitophel. These specific lines appear in the 1681 satirical poem by John Dryden, which utilizes a biblical allegory to address the contemporary political turmoil of the Exclusion Crisis. In this passage, Dryden characterizes the political motivations and the complex relationship between the monarchy and the public, using the verse to illustrate the protagonist's stance on political power and his detachment from common factionalism.
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