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John Dryden’s two philosophico-religious poems are
I. Absalom and Achitophel
II. A Layman’s Faith
III. Annus Mirabilis
IV. The Hind and the Panther
The right combination according to the code is

The correct answer is
II and IV

Dryden's Philosophico-Religious Poems Identified

This question requires identifying which of the listed works by John Dryden are considered philosophico-religious poems.

Analyzing Dryden's Works

  • I. Absalom and Achitophel: This is widely recognized as a political satire, using a biblical narrative for contemporary political commentary. It is not primarily categorized as philosophico-religious.
  • II. A Layman’s Faith: This work delves into religious and philosophical considerations from a specific viewpoint, aligning it with the description 'philosophico-religious'.
  • III. Annus Mirabilis: These are historical poems reflecting on significant events of 1666. Their focus is historical and national, not predominantly philosophical or religious in nature.
  • IV. The Hind and the Panther: This is a major allegorical work exploring religious and political themes, making it a key example of Dryden's philosophico-religious writing.

Conclusion on Poem Selection

Based on the thematic content:

  • Poems II ('A Layman’s Faith') and IV ('The Hind and the Panther') fit the description of philosophico-religious poems.
  • Poems I and III are primarily political and historical, respectively.

Therefore, the correct combination is II and IV.

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