Matthew Arnold's Critical Theory
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Which anthology first featured Matthew Arnold's essay The Study of Poetry?

  • _Literature and Dogma_
  • _Culture and Anarchy_
  • _Essays in Criticism, Second Series_
  • _The English Poets_ (correct)
  • What did Matthew Arnold argue is the 'high destiny' of poetry?

  • To entertain mankind
  • To provide historical records
  • To interpret life (correct)
  • To replace science
  • According to Matthew Arnold, what will eventually happen to science?

  • It will become obsolete (correct)
  • It will evolve
  • It will flourish
  • It will remain stable
  • Where was Arnold's essay The Study of Poetry later published after its initial appearance?

    <p><em>Essays in Criticism, Second Series</em> (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Matthew Arnold regard as the fundamental difference between poetry and science?

    <p>Poetry is more stable and enduring (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following subjects did Matthew Arnold NOT write extensively about?

    <p>Economics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the works listed written by Matthew Arnold?

    <p><em>Culture and Anarchy</em> (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Matthew Arnold describe the world of poetry?

    <p>A world of illusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Matthew Arnold's Life and Influence

    • Matthew Arnold (1822-1888) was the most influential critic of the Victorian age.
    • He was concerned with social, educational, and religious improvements, in addition to literary improvements.

    Matthew Arnold's Works

    • He wrote extensively on education, religion, literature, and culture.
    • Some of his famous works include The Study of Poetry, Culture and Anarchy, Literature and Dogma, and The Function of Criticism in the Present Time.

    The Study of Poetry

    • The Study of Poetry is Arnold's most well-known work.
    • It was originally published as the introduction to T.H.Ward's 1880 anthology, The English Poets.
    • It was later published in Essays in Criticism, Second Series.

    Arnold's Argument on Poetry

    • Arnold argues that poetry has a "high destiny" and is essential for understanding life.
    • He believes that poetry can console and sustain humanity.
    • He argues that science is "flimsy and unstable" and will eventually fail.
    • In contrast, poetry is driven by the "idea" and is more important.
    • Poetry is a world of illusion, but it alone can sustain humanity.
    • Arnold predicts that mankind will seek and find a surer path in poetry over time.

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    Explore the critical theory of Matthew Arnold, a prominent Victorian critic, and his views on social, educational, and literary improvements. This quiz delves into his dissatisfaction with the prevailing social values and literary principles of his time.

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