"The Works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 02" by John Dryden is a detailed gathering of John Dryden's plays, complete with viewpoints and background information from the early 1800s. It has plays like "The Wild Gallant" and "The Rival Ladies," plus historical context that helps to understand Dryden's life and work. The book celebrates Dryden's effect on English writing, spotlighting his skill in different types of plays, and it starts with a salute to the Duke of Newcastle, looking at Dryden's impact and early career, as well as first play, "The Wild Gallant," touching on its themes of love, jokes, and how it reflected society back then.
The Works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 02
By John Dryden
Experience the wit and drama from England's past through the eyes of gifted playwright, whose early works reveal struggles and triumphs in a world of love, legacy, comedy, and social intrigue.
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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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