Biography & Memoir· United Kingdom
The Poetical Works of John Dryden
by John DrydenAggregate Editorial Score35/100
#3,065of 99,626 books
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Published 1777English
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Published in 1777, The Poetical Works of John Dryden established John Dryden as one of the defining voices in biography & memoir. Published in 1777, The Poetical Works of John Dryden by John Dryden is a compelling biographical work that brings its subject vividly to life.
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True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.
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John Dryden published The Poetical Works of John Dryden in 1777, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of biography & memoir from United Kingdom. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
With an editorial score of 35/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys.
What distinguishes The Poetical Works of John Dryden is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Within United Kingdom's literary landscape, John Dryden occupies a significant position. The Poetical Works of John Dryden is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
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John Dryden is a United Kingdom author whose work in biography & memoir has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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