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Anti-Achitophel
Hardcover
Poetry CriticismGeneral PoetryBritish History
ISBN13: 9781022967960
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Anti-Achitophel, 1682: Three Verse Replies to Absalom and Achitophel by John Dryden presents a fascinating literary and political response to one of the most influential poems in the English language. This volume collects satirical verse written in direct opposition to John Dryden's famed Absalom and Achitophel.
Authored by Elkanah Settle, et al, these poems offer a unique perspective on the political landscape of the time, providing a critical counterpoint to Dryden's narrative. Readers interested in poetry, satire, and the history of literary criticism will find this collection invaluable. Explore the complex relationship between these works and delve into the historical context that fueled their creation. This meticulously prepared print edition offers a clear window into a pivotal moment in British history and literary discourse. Discover the enduring power of poetry as a tool for political commentary and social critique.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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