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John Dryden (/ ˈ d r aɪ d ən /; 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.
John Dryden, English poet, dramatist, and literary critic who so dominated the literary scene of his day that it came to be known as the Age of Dryden. Besides being the greatest English poet of the later 17th century, he wrote almost 30 tragedies, comedies, and dramatic operas.
- James R. Sutherland
Learn about John Dryden, the greatest English poet, playwright, prose writer, and translator of the 17th century. Explore his life, works, and legacy in this comprehensive biography from the Poetry Foundation.
Learn about John Dryden, the first official poet laureate of England and a master of the heroic couplet. Explore his life, works, and legacy as a poet, playwright, and critic.
John Dryden, (born Aug. 9, 1631, Aldwinkle, Northamptonshire, Eng.—died May 1, 1700, London), British poet, dramatist, and literary critic. The son of a country gentleman, Dryden was educated at the University of Cambridge.
A comprehensive overview of the life and works of John Dryden, the most influential poet and critic of the Restoration era. Learn about his education, political and religious views, literary achievements, and legacy.
Learn about John Dryden, the first of the great English neo-classical poets, who translated and praised Chaucer's works. Read excerpts from his Preface to The Fables and his translations of Chaucer's tales.
