“I am reading Jonson's verses to the memory of Shakespeare; an insolent, sparing, and invidious panegyric.”
Quote by John Dryden
Work
The Works of the English Poets. With Prefaces, Biographical and Critical, by Samuel Johnson
This book is a seminal compilation of English poetry, meticulously curated by the renowned critic and lexicographer Samuel Johnson. It includes a variety of poems from different periods and authors, accompanied by Johnson's own prefaces that provide biographical and critical context for each poet and their works. 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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