Author: John Dryden
Title: The Poems of John Dryden
Description: London, Charles Griffin and Co, 1854. Leather. A handsomely bound collection of poetry by John Dryden. Volume Two of Three. This volume celebrates the work and life of John Dryden. It includes an introductory memoir by Robert Bell which aims to understand Dryden and how he was influenced by his surrounding. It explores his political ideas and why this has been seen as an important focal point within his poetry. Dryden is known for his heroic couplets, satire and fables and this volume wonderfully displays these techniques. Bound in a half calf. Externally sound with slight rubbing resulting in loss to the boards and spine. Front joint starting to crack but relatively firm. Hinges slightly strained but firm. Internally firmly bound. Offsetting to the front and back pastedown. Pages bright and clean. Noticeable age toning to the first few pages. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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