Which critic wrote 'A Short View of the Immorality and Profaneness of the English Stage' (1698), attacking the Comedy of Manners?
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Correct answer: Jeremy Collier
Jeremy Collier's attack blamed playwrights for the perceived moral decay of society. His pamphlet was highly influential and contributed to the shift toward more 'Sentimental Comedy' in the 18th century.
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