On the Sublime was written in_____________?
Correct answer: B. 1st Century AD
- A. 1st Century BC
- B. 1st Century AD
- C. 2nd Century AD
- D. 3rd Century AD
Explanation
On the Sublime, traditionally attributed to Longinus, is generally dated to the 1st century AD, although its exact authorship and date remain uncertain. The other dates are not the standard scholarly placement.
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