(A) “Preface to Fables, Ancient and Modern” : Written by John Dryden (III).
Dryden wrote this as part of a collection in 1700, discussing literature, translations, and his critical insights.
(B) “The Pleasures of Imagination” : Written by Joseph Addison (I).
Addison’s essays on this topic appeared in The Spectator and explored aesthetics and imagination, reflecting the rise of neoclassical thought.
(C) “The Function of Criticism” : Written by T.S. Eliot (IV).
Eliot’s essay (1923) discusses the role of criticism in literature and cultural life, emphasizing the importance of tradition and objectivity.
(D) “The Imagination” : Associated with I.A. Richards (II).
Richards, a key figure in literary criticism, focused on the role of imagination in understanding poetry and meaning, especially in Principles of Literary Criticism.
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