All For Love By John Dryden(Original Book)
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Genre
Literary Theory, History & Criticism
Author Name
John Dryden
About Author
John Dryden (1631 1700) was a towering figure of English literature during the Restoration period, known for his work as a poet, playwright, translator, satirist, and critic.He was born on 9 August 1631 in Aldwinkle, Northamptonshire, England, and educated at Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge.Dryden was appointed Poet Laureate in 1668, reflecting his prominence at the royal court. His literary range was vast: he wrote heroic plays (e.g., The Conquest of Granada), comic dramas (e.g., Marriage à la Mode), blank-verse tragedies (e.g., All for Love) and important critical essays like Of Dramatick Poesie. As a critic, he helped shape English literary theory; his prose in prefaces and essays is highly regarded. He was also a prolific translator, rendering works by Virgil, Horace, Juvenal, Ovid and others into English In his poetry, Dryden is celebrated for perfecting the heroic couplet a style that deeply influenced later English poets like Alexander Pope. His major works include Absalom and Achitophel (satire), Mac Flecknoe, Annus Mirabilis, and Fables, Ancient and Modern. He died on 1 May 1700, and his influence on English literature, especially in poetry and dramatic theory, remains profound.
ISBN Code
‚¬Å½ 9781419105548
Book Name
All For Love By John Dryden
No of Pages
132
Weight in Kg
0.4
Pack of
1
Product Description
- John Dryden (1631 1700) was a towering figure of English literature during the Restoration period, known for his work as a poet, playwright, translator, satirist, and critic
- He was born on 9 August 1631 in Aldwinkle, Northamptonshire, England, and educated at Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge
- Dryden was appointed Poet Laureate in 1668, reflecting his prominence at the royal court
- His literary range was vast: he wrote heroic plays (e
- g
- , The Conquest of Granada), comic dramas (e
- g
- , Marriage à la Mode), blank-verse tragedies (e
- g
- , All for Love) and important critical essays like Of Dramatick Poesie
- As a critic, he helped shape English literary theory; his prose in prefaces and essays is highly regarded
- He was also a prolific translator, rendering works by Virgil, Horace, Juvenal, Ovid and others into English In his poetry, Dryden is celebrated for perfecting the heroic couplet a style that deeply influenced later English poets like Alexander Pope
- His major works include Absalom and Achitophel (satire), Mac Flecknoe, Annus Mirabilis, and Fables, Ancient and Modern
- He died on 1 May 1700, and his influence on English literature, especially in poetry and dramatic theory, remains profound
- All For Love Is A Play Written By John Dryden, Which Was First Performed In 1677
- It Is A Tragedy That Is Loosely Based On The Story Of Antony And Cleopatra, The Famous Lovers From Ancient Rome And Egypt
- The Play Explores Themes Of Love, Loyalty, And Betrayal, As Well As The Clash Between Duty And Passion
- The Story Is Set In Egypt, Where The Roman General Mark Antony Has Fallen In Love With The Queen Of Egypt, Cleopatra
- However, Their Love Is Threatened By Political Tensions And The Looming Threat Of War With Rome
- As Antony'S Loyalty To Cleopatra Is Put To The Test, He Must Choose Between His Duty To Rome And His Love For The Queen
- The Play Is Written In Blank Verse And Features Complex Characters With Conflicting Motivations
- It Is Considered One Of Dryden'S Greatest Works And Is Often Compared To Shakespeare'S Antony And Cleopatra
- All For Love Has Been Adapted For The Stage And Screen Numerous Times, And Its Themes Continue To Resonate With Audiences Today
- Cleopatra
- I Am No Queen: Is This To Be A Queen, To Be Besieged By Yon Insulting Roman, And To Wait Each Hour The Victor'S Chain These Ills Are Small: For Antony Is Lost, And I Can Mourn For Nothing Else But Him
- Now Come, Ctavius, I Have No More To Lose! Prepare Thy Bands
- This Scarce Antiquarian Book Is A Facsimile Reprint Of The Old Original And May Contain Some Imperfections Such As Library Marks And Notations
- Because We Believe This Work Is Culturally Important, We Have Made It Available As Part Of Our Commitment For Protecting, Preserving, And Promoting The World'S Literature In Affordable, High Quality, Modern Editions, That Are True To Their Original Work
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