1760 The Miscellaneous Works of John Dryden, Esq.

Description

First Edition, Leather Binding, Scarce

A first edition, complete in four volumes.

This was the first comprehensive collection of his Dryden's works.

With explanatory notes and observations, also an account of his life and writings by Samuel Derrick. 

These volumes contain his most popular works, including 'Astraea Redux', 'Annus Mirabilis', 'The Art of Poetry', 'The Hind and the Panther', and a selection of his other poetry.

Dryden was the first Poet Laureate, when the position was created in 1688 under King Charles II. He held the post until 1689. 

ESTC T145665

Volume I lacks the portrait frontispiece. The front board of volume I is detached.

Illustrated with a small number of engraved headpieces.

With the bookplate of William Battell to the front pastedowns, and his inscription to the title pages.

Dryden was the dominating English literary figure in Restoration England, an era that is often dubbed the 'Age of Dryden'.