Author: John Dryden; Ludwig Gantter [ed.]
Title: The Poetical Works of John Dryden with Biographical and Critical Notices
Description: Stuttgart , J. B. Metzler , 1855. Leather. A smart collection of poetical works from England's first Poet Laureate, John Dryden, with very scarce biographical and critical notes by one Ludwig Gantter. A smart series of works from English poet, literary critic and playwright, John Dryden, who was appointed England's first Poet Laureate in 1668.Bound in quarter morocco with marbled boards and endpapers. Dryden is widely regarded as the dominating literary figure of Restoration England, so much so that the period came to be known in literary circles as the "Age of Dryden." This book contains a biographical sketch of the poet by Ludwig Gantter and critical notices from the likes of Sir Walter Scott, Thomas Campbell and Thomas Babington Macaulay, among others. In quarter morocco binding with marbled boards and endpapers. Externally, smart, with rubbing to the extremities and light marks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright, with scattered spotting, heaviest to the first and last few leaves. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

Keywords: Poetry John Dryden Ludwig Gantter John Dryden None


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