Which of the following is a Neoclassical poet?

Correct option is B

Explanation:
The correct answer is Alexander Pope.

Alexander Pope (1688–1744) is one of the central figures of the Neoclassical movement in English literature. His poetry is characterized by its use of heroic couplets (pairs of rhymed iambic pentameter lines) and its adherence to classical ideals of order, reason, and decorum. Pope's work is heavily influenced by ancient Greek and Roman literature, as seen in works like The Rape of the Lock, The Dunciad, and An Essay on Criticism.
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Neoclassical Poetry Characteristics:

Neoclassical poets admired the classical writers (such as Homer, Virgil, and Horace) and sought to emulate their ideals of clarity, structure, and restraint.
they wrote in Heroic Couplets, which is a rhymed pair of iambic pentameter lines.
Many Neoclassical poets, including Pope, used satire to critique society and human nature.

Famous Works by Alexander Pope:

The Rape of the Lock (1712) – A mock-epic poem that satirizes the trivialities of high society.
The Dunciad (1728) – A satirical poem criticizing the decline of taste in literature.
An Essay on Criticism (1709) – A poem that offers advice to critics and emphasizes the need for tasteful and knowledgeable criticism.

Neoclassicism and the Age of Reason:
The Neoclassical period (roughly 1660–1798) is often associated with the Age of Enlightenment, emphasizing reason, logic, and the importance of classical learning.
Other Neoclassical poets include John Dryden and Joseph Addison.

Additional Knowledge:

Elizabeth Gaskell  – A Victorian novelist (1800s), not a Neoclassical poet. She is best known for her novels North and South and Cranford.

Oscar Wilde  – A Victorian playwright and poet, known for works such as The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest.

Charles Dickens  – A Victorian novelist, best known for novels like A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations.