Selected Poems
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Selected Poems
By (Author) John Dryden
Edited by David Bywaters
Edited by Steven N Zwicker
Introduction by David Bywaters
Introduction by Steven N Zwicker
Notes by David Bywaters
Notes by Steven N Zwicker
Penguin Books Ltd
Penguin Classics
26th October 2001
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
821.4
Physical Properties
Paperback
608
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 35mm
500g
Description
A new and comprehensive selection of Dryden's poetry, revealing him as a master of theatriciality, ventriloquism, and unmistakable originality. Brought together here are many of the poems from his time as Poet Laureate and loyal servant of the crown, including the Biblical allegory 'Absalom and Achitophel', in which the poet attacked those who intrigued against the King and earned himself a reputation for menace and a number of powerful enemies. His 'Works of Virgil' set the standard for the translation of Latin poetry. His last work, 'Fables Ancient and Modern' combined original verse and new translations, showing how he transformed the idioms and gestures of other voices and made them his own.
Author Bio
Most of John Dryden's (1631-1700) early work was for the theatre. He wrote romantic comedies, adaptations and tragi-comedies including 'Marriage -la-Mode'. He was Poet Laureate from 1668 to 1688 during which time he wrote his most celebrated satires and criticism. In his later years, he turned to translation. Steven N. Zwicker & David Bywaters have edited this volume. Zwicker teaches English at Washington University and is author of 'The Cambridge Companion to English Literature 1650-1740'.
