17th-century English poet and playwright (1631–1700)
John Dryden was a leading English poet and playwright of the 1600s who shaped literature during a transformative period in British history. His works and influence on drama and poetry made him one of the most important literary figures of his era.
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John Dryden (/ˈdraɪdən/; 19 August [O.S. 9 August] 1631 – 12 May [O.S. 1 May] 1700) was an English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who in 1668 was appointed England's first Poet Laureate. He is seen as dominating the literary life of Restoration England to such a point that the period came to be known in literary circles as the Age of Dryden. Romantic writer Sir Walter Scott called him "Glorious John".
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John Dryden (19 August [O.S. 9 August] 1631 – 12 May [O.S. 1 May] 1700) was an English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who was made Poet Laureate in 1668. He is seen as dominating the literary life of Restoration England to such a point that the period came to be known in literary circles as the Age of Dryden. Walter Scott called him "Glorious John." More on Wikipédia: John Dryden <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/John+Dryden">Read more on Last.fm</a>
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