Q. The definition of poetry as enunciated by Matthew Arnold in 'The Study of Poetry" is (Solved)
1. A spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings
2. A criticism of life, governed by the laws of poetic truth and poetic beauty
3. A just and lively image of human nature, to delight and instruct mankind
4. An imitation of an action that is serious, complete and of certain magnitude
- b. A criticism of life, governed by the laws of poetic truth and poetic beauty