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Which two of the following poets defended poetry against Plato’s denigration of Poetry?
(A) John Dryden
(B) P.B. Shelley
(C) TS Eliot
(D) Philip Sidney
(1) (B)and (D) Only
(2) (A) and (B) Only
(3) (B)and (C) Only
(4) (C)and (A) Only
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Philip Sidney is well-known for his work "An Apology for Poetry" (also known as "A Defence of Poesy"), written in the late 16th century. In this work, Sidney explicitly counters Plato's arguments against poetry. He argues for the moral and educational value of poetry, asserting that poetry can inspire virtue more effectively than history or philosophy.
Percy Bysshe Shelley also wrote a famous defense of poetry titled "A Defence of Poetry" in the early 19th century. Shelley directly engages with Plato’s criticisms, asserting that poetry is a fundamental force for moral good and intellectual beauty. Shelley argues that poetry enlarges the imagination and brings about empathy and societal improvement.
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