Who among the following called John Dryden the father of English Criticism and affirmed that modern English prose began with Dryden's Essay of Dramatic Poesy?

Correct option is C

Samuel Johnson called John Dryden the "father of English Criticism" and affirmed that modern English prose began with Dryden's Essay of Dramatic Poesy. Johnson recognized Dryden's significant contributions to English criticism and his role in shaping English prose, particularly through his pioneering critical essays.
Information Booster:
1. John Dryden was a major figure in English literature during the Restoration period, and his Essay of Dramatic Poesy (1668) is considered one of the earliest important works of literary criticism in English.
2. Samuel Johnson, himself a great critic, praised Dryden’s critical work and considered him a key figure in the development of English prose and literary criticism.
3. Dryden’s Essay of Dramatic Poesy is known for defending the use of rhyme in drama and providing an insightful analysis of contemporary and classical drama.
Additional Information:
· A. Alexander Pope: A poet influenced by Dryden but did not make this statement.
· B. Jonathan Swift: A satirist and contemporary of Pope, but not known for this quote about Dryden.
· D. Charles Lamb: A Romantic essayist, but he did not refer to Dryden as the "father of English criticism."