The Poems of John Dryden: Volume One: 1649-1681

A new edition of Dryden's poems, with a complete reappraisal of the canon, text, and context of his work, including two recently discovered poems. The text has been prepared from a fresh examination of the early printed editions and takes account of the large number of manuscript copies that survive. Headnotes to each poem provide details of the poem's date, publication history, sources, and contemporary reception, and detailed explanations are given of the controversies addressed in his political poems, particularly his translations from classical writers. Volume I covers the poems from 1649 to 1681.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 610 pages
Publication date: 21 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

These first two volumes in a four-volume edition of Dryden's poems represent a comprehensive reappraisal of his canon, text, and context. The text has been meticulously prepared by conducting a fresh examination of the early printed editions, while also considering the substantial presence of manuscript copies that have survived. As a special addition, two recently discovered poems are included in this edition for the first time. Each poem is accompanied by comprehensive headnotes that provide detailed information about its date of composition, publication history, sources, and contemporary reception. Furthermore, detailed explanations are provided to address the controversies addressed in Dryden's political poems, with particular emphasis on his translations from classical writers such as Virgil, Horace, Ovid, and Lucretius.

Volume I spans the period from 1649 to 1681, encompassing a selection of Dryden's poetic works during this era.

Weight: 1130g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032478043