In Swinburne's "Hymn to Proserpine," the speaker expresses a nostalgic longing for the pre-Christian past. How does Swinburne use this poem to critique the Victorian era's cultural and religious transformations?
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By idealizing the simplicity and purity of Christian doctrine
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By lamenting the loss of pagan freedom and the rise of rigid orthodoxy
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By embracing the scientific advancements and secularism of his time
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By promoting atheism and existential nihilism