Correct option is B
The pamphlet The Power of Love (1643) proclaiming the importance of brotherhood as a means of achieving a radical change in social relationships was written by William Walwyn. Walwyn was an English Leveller and pamphleteer. He was a leading figure in the Levellers, a radical political movement that emerged during the English Civil War. The Levellers believed in the equality of all people and advocated for a number of reforms, including universal suffrage and religious toleration. The Power of Love is one of Walwyn's most famous works. In the pamphlet, Walwyn argues that love is the most powerful force in the universe and that it can be used to achieve a radical change in social relationships. He calls for people to unite in love and to create a new society based on equality and justice.
Information Booster:
Levellers Movement:
A political movement during the English Civil War (1642–1651) advocating for extended suffrage, equality before the law, and religious tolerance.
The Levellers emphasized democratic ideals and sought to create a society based on mutual cooperation and respect.
William Walwyn’s Contributions:
Walwyn’s works often explored themes of equality, freedom, and the transformative power of love.
"The Power of Love" reflects his belief that emotional and social bonds could create a more just and peaceful society.
Additional Knowledge:
(a) George Saintsbury:
Saintsbury was a literary historian and critic known for his studies on English and French literature, not associated with the Levellers or radical political thought.
(c) F.R. Leavis:
Leavis was a 20th-century literary critic who emphasized moral seriousness in literature, unrelated to the political pamphlets of the 17th century.
(d) Gerrard Winstanley:
Winstanley, though also a radical thinker and leader of the Diggers, focused on communal land ownership and agrarian reform.
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