"His historical researches, however, did not lie so much among books as among men; for the former are lamentably scanty on his favorite topics; whereas he found the old burghers, and still more their wives, rich in that legendary lore, so invaluable to true history. Whenever, therefore, he happened upon a genuine Dutch family, snugly shut up in its low- roofed farmhouse, under a spreading sycamore, he looked upon it as a little clasped volume of black- letter,' and studied it with the zeal of a book- worm." - " Rip Van Winkle," 1994 edition, 1-2
The creator is the answer
- A Utopia is an ideal, perfect society, characterized by equality, peace, and prosperity.
The second choice, B, would be the best answer
The people from Greek poet Homer's time were captivated and inspired by Homer's characters and exploits, as stated in option D and explained below.
<h3>Who was Homer?</h3>
Homer was a poet who lived in ancient Greece and whose epic poems are still considered literary masterpieces to this day. All over the world, the "Odyssey" and the "Iliad" are studied not only for their epic features but also for their portrayal of Greek mythology.
Back when Homer was still alive, people would be captivated and inspired by his stories. His characters, no matter if humans or gods, were relatable in their wishes and actions. Their exploits were exciting, very much like superhero movies are nowadays.
With the information above in mind, we can choose option D as the correct answer.
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