8551. The definition of poetry as enunciated by Matthew Arnold in ‘The Study of Poetry is
A. A spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings
B. A criticism of life, governed by the laws of poetic truth and poetic beauty
C. A just and lively image of human nature, to delight and instruct mankind
D. An imitation of an action that is serious, complete and of certain magnitude
✅ The correct answer is option B.