Lorna Doone · Character
Master Dryden
The poet John Dryden, briefly mentioned.
minor
Also known as Master Dryden
First appearance: lxii the king must not be prayed for
Master Dryden shows up with force in Slaughter in the Marshes. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned disparagingly by John in contrast to Shakespeare.
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See Master Dryden in lxii the king must not be prayed for