John Dryden
August 9, 1631 –May 1, 1700
Playwright, Translator, Poet, Literary critic, Hymnwriter, Writer
Lived 68 years
- Born in
- Aldwincle
- Passed away in
- London
John Dryden (; 19 August [O.S. 9 August] 1631 – 12 May [O.S. 1 May] 1700) was an English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who in 1668 was appointed England's first Poet Laureate. He is seen as dominating the literary life of Restoration England to such a point that the period came to be known in literary circles as the Age of Dryden. Romantic writer Sir Walter Scott called him "Glorious John".
Notable works: The Wild Gallant, Essay of Dramatick Poesie Awards: Fellow of the Royal Society Education: Westminster School, Trinity College
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