The Life of John Dryden

By Charles E. Ward

Book Overview

The Life of John Dryden is a biography written by Charles E. Ward that provides a comprehensive account of the life and career of the famous English poet, playwright, and literary critic, John Dryden. The book begins by exploring Dryden's early life and education, including his time at Cambridge University, before delving into his literary achievements and contributions to the English literary canon. Ward provides detailed analysis of Dryden's most famous works, such as his plays, poems, and critical essays, and discusses the historical and cultural context in which they were written. The book also explores Dryden's personal life, including his relationships with women and his political views. Ward draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and contemporary accounts, to paint a vivid and nuanced portrait of this important figure in English literature. Overall, The Life of John Dryden is an engaging and informative biography that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of English literature, as well as those interested in the life of one of its most influential figures.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258056755
• ISBN13: 9781258056759
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"