Poetical Works of John Dryden, Volume 1

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Authors: John Dryden In Year : 1855

Book Language: English

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On the Death of Lord Hastings
Heroic Stanzas on the Death of Oliver Cromwell
Astraea Redux
To His Sacred Majesty
To the Lord Chancellor Hyde
Satire on the Dutch
To Her Royal Highness the Duchess
Annus Mirabilis Stanzas 1-101
Annus Mirabilis Stanzas 102-201
Annus Mirabilis Stanzas 202-304
An Essay upon Satire
Absalom and Achitophel Part 1
Absalom and Achitophel Part 2
The Medal
Religio Laici; or, a Layman's Faith
Threnodia Augustalis
Veni Creator Spiritus, Paraphrased
The Hind and the Panther Part 1
The Hind and the Panther Part 2
The Hind and the Panther Part 3
Mac Flecknoe
Britannia Rediviva

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)