Essays of John Dryden; Volume 2

<p>This second volume of Essays of John Dryden showcases the influential literary criticism of John Dryden a dominant figure in English literature of the late 17th century. Dryden's essays are celebrated for their insightful analysis clarity of prose and significant contribution to the development of English literary theory. This collection offers readers a comprehensive understanding of Dryden's perspectives on drama poetry and translation revealing his profound impact on shaping literary tastes and critical discourse. </p><p>Explore the mind of a literary giant as Dryden tackles fundamental questions about the nature of art and the role of the artist. His essays remain essential reading for anyone interested in the history of literary criticism and the evolution of English literature.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>