# John Dryden — Poetry character guide

> John Dryden in Poetry by James McIntyre.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dryden, Pope Genius of Dryden, Pope

**First appearance:** 0001-reminiscences

## Who they are

The English poet, referenced in the poems.

## In the story

### [English Poets](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/english-poets)

Mentioned alongside Pope for translating Virgil and writing on English themes.

### [Dryden and Pope](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/dryden-and-pope)

Celebrated for his translation of Virgil and his mighty scope in English poetry.

## Links

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