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The Cambridge History of English Literature: The Age of Dryden
Hardcover
Literary CriticismBritish History
ISBN13: 9781025530468
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 600
Weight: 2.23
Height: 1.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Cambridge History of English Literature the Age of Dryden offers an authoritative and comprehensive examination of one of the most transformative periods in British letters. This volume, edited by A. W. Ward and A. R. Waller, delves into the rich literary landscape of the Restoration, centered around the monumental influence of John Dryden. It explores the shift in poetic style, the evolution of English prose, and the vibrant rebirth of the theatre after the Commonwealth era.
This scholarly work covers a broad spectrum of literary production, including the rise of political satire, the development of the modern essay, and the philosophical underpinnings of the late 17th century. Contributors provide in-depth analysis of major figures and movements, tracing the transition from the Elizabethan and Jacobean traditions toward the neoclassical ideals of the Augustan Age. The Cambridge History of English Literature the Age of Dryden remains an essential resource for students and scholars of literary history, providing context for the intellectual and cultural shifts that defined the era. Through meticulous research and critical insight, it captures the spirit of an age marked by wit, refinement, and significant social change.
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