Which of the following charges were commonly leveled at the novel by its detractors at the dawn of the Romantic era ?
Correct answer: D. all of the above
- A. Too many of its readers were women.
- B. It required less skill than other genres.
- C. It lacked the classical pedigree of poetry and drama.
- D. all of the above
Explanation
Novel detractors commonly viewed the form as especially popular with women, less demanding to write than poetry or drama, and lacking the classical authority of older genres. Since all three criticisms were made, the inclusive option is correct.
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