The Satires Of Dryden: Absalom And Achitophel; The Medal; Mac Flecknoe (1897)

by John Churton Collins

Book Overview

The Satires of Dryden is a collection of three satirical poems by the English poet John Dryden, first published in 1681 and 1682. The first poem, Absalom and Achitophel, is a political allegory that tells the story of the rebellion of Absalom against his father King David, and the political turmoil of 17th century England. The second poem, The Medal, is a satire on the Whig politician Shaftesbury, who had been acquitted of treason charges and rewarded...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164060171
• ISBN13: 9781164060178
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"