Which influential critic and poet wrote 'An Essay on Criticism', outlining the principles of 'Nature' and 'Wit'?
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Correct answer: Alexander Pope
Pope's 'An Essay on Criticism' summarizes the Neoclassical creed. He argues that 'Nature' is the source of truth and that 'Wit' consists of expressing universal truths in a clear, polished, and memorable way.
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