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    Poetical Works of John Dryden, Volume 1
    Poetical Works of John Dryden, Volume 1
    Poetical Works of John Dryden, Volume 1
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    Poetical Works of John Dryden, Volume 1

    Written by John Dryden

    Narrated by Peter Tucker

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    The first of two volumes of collected poetry by this revered and highly influential English restoration poet and playwright. The poems, many quite long and elaborate, reflect the poet's role in contemporary society, as political and religious commentator (religion, politics and royalty being closely associated at the period). The works include panegyrics to prominent and regal personages, extended allegories (as in "The Hind and the Panther"), and a few biting satires including a lampooning of a fellow playwright in "Mac Flecknoe". "Annus Mirabilis" is a sort of historical roundup. ( Peter Tucker)
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLibriVox
    Release dateAug 25, 2014
    Poetical Works of John Dryden, Volume 1
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    John Dryden

    John Dryden was an English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who was made England's first Poet Laureate in 1668.  Vinton A. Dearing was Professor of English and Computer Applications in Literature at the University of California, Los Angeles.  Alan Roper is Professor Emeritus of English at the University of California, Los Angeles.

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