An Evening's Love

An Evening's Love
Author: John Dryden
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2024-03-26
Genre: Poetry
ISBN:

"An Evening's Love; or, The Mock Astrologer" by John Dryden is a delightful comedy that offers audiences a charming blend of wit, romance, and mistaken identities. Set in Restoration-era London, the play follows the antics of its colorful characters as they navigate the world of love, courtship, and fortune-telling. At the heart of the story is the Mock Astrologer, a whimsical figure who uses his supposed powers to manipulate the romantic affairs of those around him. As the plot unfolds, secrets are revealed, hearts are broken, and true love triumphs in unexpected ways. With its lively dialogue, clever wordplay, and playful satire of society's foibles, "An Evening's Love" is a testament to Dryden's skill as a playwright and his ability to entertain and delight audiences. Through its witty repartee and comedic situations, the play offers a humorous reflection on the timeless themes of love, deception, and the search for happiness.

The Poems of John Dryden: Volume One

The Poems of John Dryden: Volume One
Author: Paul Hammond
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 610
Release: 2014-07-10
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1317871790

These first two volumes in a four-volume edition of Dryden's poems are the result of a complete reappraisal of the canon, text and context of his work. The text has been prepared from a fresh examination of the early printed editions, and takes account of the large number of manuscript copies which survive. Two recently discovered poems are included here for the first time. Headnotes to each poem provide details of the poem's date, publication history, sources and contemporary reception. Detailed explanations are given of the controversies addressed in his political poems, and particular attention is paid to Dryden's translations from classical writers including Virgil, Horace, Ovid and Lucretius. Volume I covers the poems of Dryden from 1649 to 1681.