Poetry · Character
John Dryden
The English poet, referenced in the poems.
minor
Also known as Dryden, Pope Genius of Dryden, Pope
First appearance: reminiscences
John Dryden shows up with force in English Poets. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned alongside Pope for translating Virgil and writing on English themes.
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In English Poets: Mentioned alongside Pope for translating Virgil and writing on English themes. Later, in Dryden and Pope: Celebrated for…
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