John Dryden

John Dryden by Macaulay, Lord is a biographical work that explores the life and literary contributions of one of England's most celebrated poets and playwrights. The book delves into Dryden's early life, education, and his rise to fame as a writer during the Restoration period. Macaulay provides an in-depth analysis of Dryden's major works, including his plays, poems, and translations, and explores the political and social context in which they were written. The book also examines Dryden's personal life, including his relationships with women and his conversion to Catholicism. Macaulay's writing style is engaging and informative, making this book an excellent resource for those interested in the life and works of John Dryden, as well as the literary and political climate of 17th century England.THIS 64 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Critical and Historical Essays: The Complete Writings of Lord Macaulay V1, by Lord Macaulay. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766183637.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.