** "The Works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 05" by John Dryden, is a compilation featuring dramatic plays and poetry, with "Amboyna" as a key piece. Set against the backdrop of 17th-century spice trade conflicts, it explores the harsh treatment of English merchants and the intricate relationships between the English and Dutch. "Amboyna" vividly portrays the severe historical realities of the time, where English merchants face torture based on false charges, igniting feelings of national pride and anger. The story introduces well-developed characters like Captain Gabriel Towerson, who represents bravery in the face of deceit. The play navigates themes of allegiance, disloyalty, and the cruel world of colonial competition, offering a powerful study of historical unfairness. **
The Works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 05
By John Dryden
** Amidst colonial rivalry and accusations of treachery, a captain struggles to maintain honor as his fellow merchants face brutal treatment.
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About the AuthorJohn Dryden was an English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who in 1668 was appointed England's first Poet Laureate.
John Dryden was an English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who in 1668 was appointed England's first Poet Laureate.
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