John Dryden

Originally published in 1928, this book contains an edition of John Dryden's play King Arthur, which was first performed in 1691. The subsequent alterations made by Henry Purcell are noted where they alter or expand the text. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in English opera or Restoration drama.

The Satires of Dryden: Absalom and Achitophel; The Medal; Mac Flecknoe is a collection of three satirical poems by the famous English poet, John Dryden. The first poem, Absalom and Achitophel, is a political satire that tells the story of the biblical rebellion of Absalom against his father, King David, and draws parallels to the political situation in England at the time. The second poem, The Medal, is a satirical response to the controversy surrounding the awarding of a medal to the English naval commander, Admiral Edward Russell. The third poem, Mac Flecknoe, is a mock-heroic satire that lampoons the poet and playwright, Thomas Shadwell, and his literary style. Dryden's satirical poems are known for their wit, humor, and biting social commentary, and this collection is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature and political satire. This edition of the book was published in 1897 and includes an introduction by George Saintsbury. This Is A New Release Of The Original 1897 Edition. 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.