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Which of the following works is not actually a prose essay?
1. Essay of Dramatic Poesy
2. Essay on Man
3. An Essay Concerning Human Understanding
4. An Essay Towards a New Theory of Vision
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The question is about identifying which of the given works is not a prose essay. Let's break down each option:
"Essay of Dramatic Poesy" by John Dryden: This is indeed a prose essay. It is a critical work where Dryden discusses the nature of drama and the state of contemporary English and classical drama.
"Essay on Man" by Alexander Pope: This is not a prose essay; it is actually a philosophical poem written in verse. Pope's "Essay on Man" is written in heroic couplets and explores philosophical and moral themes.
"An Essay Concerning Human Understanding" by John Locke: This is a prose essay. It is a significant philosophical work where Locke discusses the nature and limits of human knowledge.
"An Essay Towards a New Theory of Vision" by George Berkeley: This is also a prose essay. Berkeley presents his philosophical ideas about vision and perception in this work.
So, the correct answer is indeed 2, as "Essay on Man" is a poem, not a prose essay.
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