John Dryden
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Few figures in English literary history loom as large as John Dryden — poet, playwright, satirist, and the first Poet Laureate of England — whose work defined the intellectual and aesthetic currents of the Restoration era. This volume in the prestigious Writers and Their Background series, edited by the distinguished scholar Earl Miner, presents a richly layered collection of essays that place Dryden's vast literary output within its historical, political, and cultural contexts, illuminating how deeply his art was shaped by the turbulent world he inhabited. Miner assembles a cadre of leading scholars to chronicle Dryden's mastery across multiple genres — from the biting political allegory of Absalom and Achitophel to the philosophical grandeur of Religio Laici — arguing that his genius lay in his singular ability to transform public controversy into enduring art. The collection illustrates the breadth of Dryden's influence on English letters and the remarkable modernity of his critical thought, offering both seasoned scholars and curious readers a comprehensive map of a literary colossus. For anyone who wishes to understand the foundations of Augustan literature, this volume is an indispensable guide — and a compelling reminder that Dryden's voice has never truly gone silent.
Author: Earl Miner
Format: Paperback
Published: 1972, G. Bell and Sons
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Few figures in English literary history loom as large as John Dryden — poet, playwright, satirist, and the first Poet Laureate of England — whose work defined the intellectual and aesthetic currents of the Restoration era. This volume in the prestigious Writers and Their Background series, edited by the distinguished scholar Earl Miner, presents a richly layered collection of essays that place Dryden's vast literary output within its historical, political, and cultural contexts, illuminating how deeply his art was shaped by the turbulent world he inhabited. Miner assembles a cadre of leading scholars to chronicle Dryden's mastery across multiple genres — from the biting political allegory of Absalom and Achitophel to the philosophical grandeur of Religio Laici — arguing that his genius lay in his singular ability to transform public controversy into enduring art. The collection illustrates the breadth of Dryden's influence on English letters and the remarkable modernity of his critical thought, offering both seasoned scholars and curious readers a comprehensive map of a literary colossus. For anyone who wishes to understand the foundations of Augustan literature, this volume is an indispensable guide — and a compelling reminder that Dryden's voice has never truly gone silent.