In Matthew Arnold's poem 'Dover Beach,' the speaker refers to the 'melancholy, long, withdrawing roar' of 'The Sea of Faith.' This reference alludes to which of the following?

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In Matthew Arnold's poem 'Dover Beach,' the speaker refers to the 'melancholy, long, withdrawing roar' of 'The Sea of Faith.' This reference alludes to which of the following?





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