Publisher's Synopsis
The Satires of Dryden is a collection of three satirical poems by the English poet John Dryden, first published in 1681 and 1682. The first poem, Absalom and Achitophel, is a political allegory that tells the story of the rebellion of Absalom against his father King David, and the political turmoil of 17th century England. The second poem, The Medal, is a satire on the Whig politician Shaftesbury, who had been acquitted of treason charges and rewarded with a medal. The third poem, Mac Flecknoe, is a mock-heroic poem that satirizes Dryden's literary rival, Thomas Shadwell. This edition of the collection was published in 1897 and includes an introduction by W. P. Ker, a Scottish literary scholar and professor of English literature at the University of Edinburgh. The introduction provides historical and literary context for the poems and discusses Dryden's place in the literary canon. The Satires of Dryden is a classic work of English literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of satire and political commentary.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.
