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“Is it not evident, in these last hundred years (when the Study of Philosophy has been the business of all the Virtuosi in Christendome) that almost a new Nature has been revealed to us? that more errours of the School have been detected, more useful Experiments in Philosophy have been made, more Noble Secrets in Opticks, Medicine, Anatomy, Astronomy, discover'd, than in all those credulous and doting Ages from Aristotle to us? So true it is that nothing spreads more fast than Science, when rightly and generally cultivated.”

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Book:Delphi Complete Works of John Dryden (Illustrated)

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Delphi Complete Works of John Dryden (Illustrated)

The Delphi Complete Works of John Dryden (Illustrated) is a comprehensive compilation of Dryden's literary contributions, featuring his poetry, plays, and other writings. The illustrated edition aims to provide readers with a visually appealing and accessible experience of Dryden's work, showcasing his significant role in the development of English literature. more

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John Dryden, born on August 9, 1631, and died on May 12, 1700, was a prominent English poet and dramatist of the 17th century. His works have had a profound impact on English literature, particularly in the field of drama, and he is considered one of the founders of English drama. more

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