In "Annus Mirabilis," poet John Dryden celebrates London by comparing it to __________.

A. a phoenix, rising from ashes
B. an angel, rising to the heavens
C. the dome of Saint Paul's Cathedral, towering over the land
D. a glorious monarch with absolute power


Answer: A

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