John Dryden: 50 books

Dryden's discourses upon Satire and Epic Poetry belong to the latter years of his life, and represent maturer thought than is to be found in his “Essay of Dramatic Poesie. ” That essay, published in 1667, draws its chief interest from the time when it was written. A Dutch fleet was at the mouth of...

Absalom and Achitophel is a landmark poetic political satire by John Dryden. The poem exists in two parts. The first part, of 1681, is undoubtedly by Dryden. The second part, of 1682, was written by another hand, most likely Nahum Tate, except for a few passages—including attacks on Thomas Shadwell...

All for Love or, the World Well Lost, is a heroic drama by John Dryden written in 1677. Today, it is Dryden's best-known and most performed play. It is a tragedy written in blank verse and is an attempt on Dryden's part to reinvigorate serious drama. It is an acknowledged imitation of Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra, and focuses on the last hours of the lives of its hero and heroine.

John Dryden was an English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who was made England's first Poet Laureate in 1668. He is seen as dominating the literary life of Restoration England to such a point that the period came to be known in literary circles as the Age of Dryden. Walter Scottcalled him "Glorious John".

Annus Mirabilis the Year Of Wonders John Dryden, english poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who was made Poet Laureate in 1668 (1631-1700) This ebook presents «Annus Mirabilis the Year Of Wonders», from John Dryden. A dynamic table of contents enables to jump directly...

Heroic Stanzas on the Death of Oliver Cromwell John Dryden, english poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who was made Poet Laureate in 1668 (1631-1700) This ebook presents «Heroic Stanzas on the Death of Oliver Cromwell», from John Dryden. A dynamic table of contents enables...

The Indian Emperor John Dryden, english poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who was made Poet Laureate in 1668 (1631-1700) This ebook presents «The Indian Emperor», from John Dryden. A dynamic table of contents enables to jump directly to the chapter selected....

Absalom and Achitophel John Dryden, english poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who was made Poet Laureate in 1668 (1631-1700) This ebook presents «Absalom and Achitophel», from John Dryden. A dynamic table of contents enables to jump directly to the chapter selected. Table of Contents -01- About this book -02- ABSALOM AND ACHITOPHEL  

Sylvia the Fair John Dryden, english poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who was made Poet Laureate in 1668 (1631-1700) This ebook presents «Sylvia the Fair», from John Dryden. A dynamic table of contents enables to jump directly to the chapter selected. Table...

The Indian Queen John Dryden, english poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who was made Poet Laureate in 1668 (1631-1700) This ebook presents «The Indian Queen», from John Dryden. A dynamic table of contents enables to jump directly to the chapter selected. Table of Contents...

Discourses on Satire and on Epic Poetry John Dryden, english poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who was made Poet Laureate in 1668 (1631-1700) This ebook presents «Discourses on Satire and on Epic Poetry», from John Dryden. A dynamic table of contents enables to...

All for Love John Dryden, english poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who was made Poet Laureate in 1668 (1631-1700) This ebook presents «All for Love», from John Dryden. A dynamic table of contents enables to jump directly to the chapter selected. Table of Contents -01-...