The Works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 04
"The Works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 04" is a comprehensive collection of the works of the renowned English poet and playwright John Dryden, likely written in the early 19th century. This volume includes significant plays such as "Almanzor and Almahide" and several essays on heroic plays, revealing Dryden's contributions to drama and poetic discourse. The themes revolve around valor, ambition, and the complexities of love andpolitical power, illustrated through various characters embroiled in rivalry and romance. The opening of this volume introduces "Almanzor and Almahide," a tragedy set against the backdrop of the Moorish conflict in Granada. King Boabdelin, amidst a period of celebration, faces internal conflict as factions threaten to tear apart his kingdom. The valiant character of Almanzor enters the fray as a defender of honor, showcasing his individual prowess and asserting his authority amid chaos. The narrative hints at a development of alliances, rivalries, and romantic entanglements as characters grapple with their ambitions and the looming presence of Christian forces, setting the stage for an intricate exploration of power dynamics, loyalty, and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dryden, John, 1631-1700 |
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| Commentator | Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
| Title | The Works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 04 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Almanzor and Almahide, or the Conquest of Granada by the Spaniards -- Marriage-a-la-Mode -- The Assignation, or Love in a Nunnery |
| Credits | Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Fred Robinson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15349 |
| Release Date | Mar 13, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 313 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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