The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 05 By: John Dryden (1631-1700)
John Dryden's Volume 05 is a collection of his works that showcases his talent and versatility as a writer. From poetry to translations, this volume offers a comprehensive look at the range of Dryden's skills. One of the standout pieces in this collection is Dryden's translation of Virgil's Aeneid. His mastery of language is evident in the way he captures the beauty and lyricism of the original text while making it accessible to a modern audience. The richness of his language and the depth of his understanding of the source material shine through in every line. In addition to his translations, Volume 05 also includes some of Dryden's original poetry. One of the most moving pieces is his elegy on the death of his friend, John Donne. The heartfelt tribute is a testament to Dryden's talent for capturing emotion and conveying it in a way that is both beautiful and poignant. Overall, Volume 05 is a testament to Dryden's legacy as one of the greatest writers of the English language. His works continue to resonate with readers centuries after they were first written, and this collection is a fitting tribute to his enduring influence. First Page: THE WORKS OF JOHN DRYDEN, NOW FIRST COLLECTED IN EIGHTEEN VOLUMES. ILLUSTRATED WITH NOTES, HISTORICAL, CRITICAL, AND EXPLANATORY, AND A LIFE OF THE AUTHOR, BY WALTER SCOTT, ESQ. VOL. V. LONDON: PRINTED FOR WILLIAM MILLER, ALBEMARLE STREET, BY JAMES BALLANTYNE AND CO. EDINBURGH. 1808. CONTENTS OF VOLUME FIFTH. Amboyna; or the Cruelties of the Dutch to the English Merchants, a Tragedy Epistle Dedicatory to Lord Clifford of Chudleigh The State of Innocence, and Fall of Man, an Opera Epistle Dedicatory to her Royal Highness the Duchess Preface. The Author's Apology for Heroic Poetry, and Poetic Licence Aureng Zebe, a Tragedy Epistle Dedicatory to the Earl of Mulgrave All for Love, or the World Well Lost, a Tragedy Epistle Dedicatory to the Earl of Danby Preface AMBOYNA: OR, THE CRUELTIES OF THE DUTCH TO THE ENGLISH MERCHANTS... Continue reading book >>

The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 05 By: John Dryden (1631-1700)

John Dryden's Volume 05 is a collection of his works that showcases his talent and versatility as a writer. From poetry to translations, this volume offers a comprehensive look at the range of Dryden's skills.

One of the standout pieces in this collection is Dryden's translation of Virgil's Aeneid. His mastery of language is evident in the way he captures the beauty and lyricism of the original text while making it accessible to a modern audience. The richness of his language and the depth of his understanding of the source material shine through in every line.

In addition to his translations, Volume 05 also includes some of Dryden's original poetry. One of the most moving pieces is his elegy on the death of his friend, John Donne. The heartfelt tribute is a testament to Dryden's talent for capturing emotion and conveying it in a way that is both beautiful and poignant.

Overall, Volume 05 is a testament to Dryden's legacy as one of the greatest writers of the English language. His works continue to resonate with readers centuries after they were first written, and this collection is a fitting tribute to his enduring influence.

First Page:

THE

WORKS

JOHN DRYDEN,

NOW FIRST COLLECTED

IN EIGHTEEN VOLUMES.

ILLUSTRATED

WITH NOTES,

HISTORICAL, CRITICAL, AND EXPLANATORY,

AND

A LIFE OF THE AUTHOR,

WALTER SCOTT, ESQ.

VOL. V.

LONDON:

PRINTED FOR WILLIAM MILLER, ALBEMARLE STREET,

BY JAMES BALLANTYNE AND CO. EDINBURGH.

1808.

CONTENTS

VOLUME FIFTH.

Amboyna; or the Cruelties of the Dutch to the English Merchants, a Tragedy Epistle Dedicatory to Lord Clifford of Chudleigh

The State of Innocence, and Fall of Man, an Opera Epistle Dedicatory to her Royal Highness the Duchess Preface. The Author's Apology for Heroic Poetry, and Poetic Licence

Aureng Zebe, a Tragedy Epistle Dedicatory to the Earl of Mulgrave

All for Love, or the World Well Lost, a Tragedy Epistle Dedicatory to the Earl of Danby Preface

AMBOYNA:

OR, THE

CRUELTIES OF THE DUTCH

TO THE

ENGLISH MERCHANTS... Continue reading book >>

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