English Language · English Literature

Which of the following statements correctly describe the literary characteristics or contributions of the poets during the Age of Johnson (1745–1800)? I. William Cowper's poetry is distinguished by a blend of deep religious faith and paralyzing melancholy, alongside a strong humanitarian vision that condemned slavery. II. Thomas Chatterton is noted for his 'Rowley poems', which utilized a pseudo-medieval style and were attributed to a fictitious 15th-century monk. III. George Crabbe was known for his romanticized and idyllic visions of rural simplicity, which served to defend the pastoral traditions established by Oliver Goldsmith. IV. Robert Burns, known as the 'Ploughman Poet', wrote in the Scots language and composed works such as the Spenserian stanza poem 'The Cotter's Saturday Night'. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: