The Works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 09

"The Works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 09" by John Dryden is a compilation of his poems and historical pieces from the early 1800s, celebrating England's power and diving into political and historical topics. The collection starts with poems about important people and happenings, like "Heroic Stanzas to the Memory of Oliver Cromwell," which looks at Oliver Cromwell in both awe and doubt, and "Astræa Redux," a celebratory poem about Charles II's crowning. These works explore political views, royal devotion, and what it meant to be English during changing times, showing Dryden's skill in poetry and historical insight.