Which of the Following Sentences Encapsulates the French Poet Baudelaire's

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences encapsulates the French poet Baudelaire's opinion of realism?

• A) He disdained convention in a headlong pursuit of what was new.
• B) He reacted vehemently to any new thinking that opposed realism.
• C) He advised caution and reflection before embarking into nontraditional ideologies.
• D) He represented the best realist sentiments but of the previous generation.
• E) He embraced realist principles in art and literature but adamantly opposed such ideas in politics.

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