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Selections From Dryden

Selections From Dryden

John Dryden

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
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Historia
ISBN:
9781020476945
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This collection of poems and plays showcases the genius of John Dryden, one of the greatest writers of the Restoration period. From the witty satire of ’Absalom and Achitophel’ to the epic grandeur of ’Annus Mirabilis’, these selections reveal the versatility and mastery of Dryden’s art.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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