“I trade both with the living and the dead, for the enrichment of our native language.”
Quote by John Dryden
Work
The Works of John Dryden, Volume V: Poems, 1697
The fifth volume in the collected works of John Dryden focuses specifically on his extensive body of poetry. Dryden, who served as Poet Laureate of England, wrote numerous poems throughout his career including elegies, satires, and odes. This volume compiles poems from the latter period of his literary career, representing his contributions to English poetry during a transformative era in literary history. The collection showcases Dryden's mastery of various poetic forms and his significant role in shaping English literary tradition. 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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