John Dryden :his born in 1631- 1700 is an influential English poet ‚ literary critic ‚ and play write who dominated the literary life of the Restoration England to such a point that the period came to be known in literary circle as the Age of Dryden . when the great play of London close the theater in 1665 ‚ Dryden retreated to Wilt Shire where he wrote ’ Of Dramatic Poetry ’ that in was 1668 ‚ it is the best of his unsystematic prophesies and essays . Of dramatic poetry takes the form of dialogue
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Summary Act One Serapion describes foreboding omens (of storms‚ whirlwinds‚ and the flooding of the Nile) of Egypt’s impending doom. Alexas‚ Cleopatra’s eunuch‚ dismisses Serapion’s claims and is more concerned with Cleopatra’s relationship with Antony. He sees that Cleopatra dotes on Antony and worries that Antony will not continue seeing Cleopatra. Thus‚ Serapion hosts a festival to celebrate Antony’s honor. Ventidius‚ a Roman general‚ comes to aide Antony in Alexandria. Ventidius disagrees
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Eugenius recognizes their worth but suggests that they have indeed been exceeded and in many instances are not consistent in their adherence to Aristotle’s conventions. Lisideius suggests that the French are superior to the English. Neander (ostensibly Dryden) counters that‚ based on their agreed definition of what "a play ought to be‚" the English are superior. Two types of "bad" English poets: (p.164) 1.the poets who "perpetually pay us with clenches upon words and a certain clownish kind of raillery;"
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Augustan Satire and Dryden 1688-1744 are often referred to as the English Augustan Age. The term ‘Augustan’ is derived from the reign of the roman emperor Augustus wherein the prestige given to literature was noteworthy and therefore the term is often applied to the other epochs in world history when literary culture was high. The English Augustan Age was marked by perfection of letters and learning. The 18th century led to the emergence of classical ideals of taste‚ polish‚ common sense and reason
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ENGLISH LITERATURE a Critical Paper JOHN DRYDEN ( DRAMATIC POESY ) Submitted by: Gretchen Ingosan Submitted to: Mrs. Jocelyn Alimondo The “founder and first true master” of modern English prose was John Dryden‚ an all-around man of letters. Because of his influence‚ the era in which Dryden lived is often referred to as the “age of Dryden.” In the Essay of Dramatic Poesy (1668)‚ a major critical work‚ Dryden sought to “claim the honor of our English
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Shakespeare and All for Love which is written by John Dryden. Both writers are the most prominent playwrights in the history of English literature. We can see that both writers through their respective works have focused on the relationship between two prominent characters of the ancient world- Marc Antony‚ who was a Roman ruler and Cleopatra- who was considered the most beautiful woman in the world and who was also the queen of Egypt. John Dryden was impressed by Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra
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The Ancients versus Modern Playwrights: | Dryden in his essay‚ An Essay on Dramatic Poesy‚ vindicated the Moderns. The case for the ‘Ancients’ is presented by Crites. In the controversy Dryden takes no extreme position and is sensible enough to give the Ancients their respect. Through his wit and shrewd analysis‚ he removes the difficulty which had confused the issue. He makes us see the achievement of the Ancients and the gratitude of the Moderns to them. Thus‚ he presents the comparative merits
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John Milton was an English poet‚ polemicist‚ a scholarly man of letters‚ and a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England under Oliver Cromwell. Wikipedia Born: December 9‚ 1608‚ Cheapside‚ United Kingdom Died: November 8‚ 1674‚ Chalfont St Giles‚ United Kingdom Full name: John Milton Parents: John Milton Plays: Samson Agonistes THE Age of Dryden” seems an expression as appropriate as any description of a literary period by the name of a single writer can be‚ and yet
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