The Works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 10

"The Works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 10" by John Dryden is a compilation featuring poems and essays from the celebrated author's repertoire. Within this collection, the poem "Religio Laici" takes center stage, unfurling Dryden's theological musings and his personal exploration of faith against the backdrop of a religiously divided era. The volume grapples with profound subjects such as Christianity, the frictions between religious sects, and the essence of individual conviction, all while adopting an epistolary style in "Religio Laici," where Dryden shares his position as a layman navigating a complex religious world, seeking a balanced faith rooted in reason and personal belief.