John Dryden Books

An elegant and witty writer, poet laureate from 1668, Dryden was on of the majordramatists, critics and poets of his age.

A thrilling new novel, inspired by the award-winning podcast.

Set against the backdrop of 17th-century England, this allegorical poem explores the political and religious conflicts of the era. Through its characters, Dryden reflects the tensions between differing faiths and ideologies, using rich symbolism to engage with the controversies of his time. As a significant work of the Restoration period, it offers a deep commentary on the societal issues that shaped the landscape of England during the late 1600s.

The classic respected series in a stunning new design.

All for Love - or, The world well lost. A tragedy as it is acted at the Theatre-Royal; and written in imitation of Shakespeare's stile is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1678. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Employing biblical characters, the poem serves as a political allegory reflecting the Monmouth Rebellion and the Exclusion Crisis in 17th century England. Through the lens of Absalom's rebellion against King David, Dryden critiques contemporary political figures, with Absalom symbolizing James Scott and Achitophel representing the Earl of Shaftesbury. The use of heroic couplets enhances its literary appeal, making it both a poetic masterpiece and a historical commentary that delves into the era's complex political dynamics.

This masterfully curated collection brings together some of the finest poetry ever written by Andrew Marvell, John Dryden, and William Collins. Featuring timeless odes, such as Marvell's 'To his Coy Mistress' and Dryden's 'Annus Mirabilis, ' as well as lesser-known gems, this volume is sure to delight poetry lovers of all ages.