Which of the following was a poet and cultural critic who defined culture as the pursuit of perfection and broad knowledge of the world,in contrast to narrow self-centeredness and material gain?

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Matthew Arnold was a poet and cultural critic who believed that culture was essential for human development and that it was necessary to pursue knowledge and perfection rather than material gain and self-centeredness. He was a prominent figure in the 19th century cultural movement known as the "Culture Wars," which pitted proponents of traditional culture against those who favored industrialization and modernization.

Which of the Following Was a Poet and Cultural Critic