A scholarly collection of Restoration poetry and drama, annotated for study and discovery.
This edition gathers the poetries and plays produced between 1660 and 1700, with a clear emphasis on the works of Dryden and his contemporaries. Edited and described by P. J. Dobell, it aims to go beyond a simple catalogue by offering notes drawn from actual examination, original broadside forms, and manuscript readings that illuminate the period’s literature.
The volume presents a wide range of material, including rare prints, annotations, and contextual notes that help readers understand the era’s verse and stage history. Dobell’s descriptions emphasize the collection’s value for serious students, librarians, and collectors interested in textual history and the Restoration’s literary landscape.
What you’ll experience
- A curated view of Restoration poetry and drama with detailed notes and cross‑references
- Access to material in original broadside form and manuscript variants
- Commentary that explains readings, editions, and the publishing context
- A scholarly framework that supports further study of 17th‑century English literature
Ideal for readers of literary history and for anyone exploring Dryden’s milieu and the broader Restoration canon.