Who called Aristotle "the very Alexander of criticism" ?
Correct answer: A. Saintsbury
- A. Saintsbury
- B. Murray
- C. Atkins
- D. Tyllard
Explanation
George Saintsbury praised Aristotle as “the very Alexander of criticism,” linking Aristotle’s commanding influence in criticism with Alexander the Great’s historical greatness. The other names are not associated with this particular judgment.
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