Single Answer MCQ
Q-00051002
What central theme is explored in Shelley's 'Defence of Poetry'?
1
The irrelevance of science.
2
The superiority of science over art.
3
The importance of poetry in understanding human existence.
4
The decline of literary values in a scientific age.
Answer and Solution
Answer
D. The decline of literary values in a scientific age.
Solution:
Shelley’s 'Defence of Poetry' argues for the importance of poetry in enriching human life, suggesting that without it, society’s internal world would be impoverished despite advancements in science.
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