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Match the column:
A. John Gross
B. Wendy Martin
C. George Saintsbury
D. Richard A Lalham

I. A History of English Prose Rhythm
II. The Oxford Book of Essays
III. Essays by Contemporary American Women
IV. Analyzing Prose

1. AII B-III C-I D-IV
2. A-I B-II C-III D-IV
3. A-IV B-III C-I D-II
4. A-IV B-II C-I D-III

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A. John Gross – II. The Oxford Book of Essays
✅ Correct Match

John Gross was the editor of The Oxford Book of Essays (1991), a well-known anthology of essays from various time periods and writers.

B. Wendy Martin – III. Essays by Contemporary American Women
✅ Correct Match

Wendy Martin is a scholar of American literature and is known for editing "Essays by Contemporary American Women". This book collects essays by modern American women writers and focuses on themes of identity, gender, and culture.

C. George Saintsbury – I. A History of English Prose Rhythm
✅ Correct Match

George Saintsbury (1845–1933) was a literary historian and critic. His book "A History of English Prose Rhythm" (1912) is a significant scholarly work that explores the patterns and evolution of prose rhythms in English literature.

D. Richard A. Lanham – IV. Analyzing Prose
✅ Correct Match

Richard A. Lanham is known for his work in rhetoric and literary style. His book "Analyzing Prose" provides theoretical and practical insights into the structure and function of prose texts.

⚠️ Note: There's a typo in the question. It says "Richard A Lalham", but it should be "Richard A Lanham".
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