“If one must be rejected, one succeed, make him my lord within whose faithful breast is fixed my image, and who loves me best.”
Book:Poetical works
Quote by John Dryden
Work
Poetical works
This compilation includes a diverse range of poems, showcasing the author's poetic style and thematic concerns across various genres and historical periods. more
Author
John Dryden
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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