An essay of dramatic poesy. Edited with notes by Thomas Arnold [1668]

Language: English. Approximately 176 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1668. Foundational study of English dramatic criticism, this text by John Dryden takes the form of a dialogue on the theater, dramatic poetry, the rules of taste, and the great literary models. The edition prepared by Thomas Arnold is accompanied by notes useful for reading and for historical and literary context. Classic work of English literary criticism presented as a dialogue on drama, poetic theory, literary judgment, and the major models of the age. Thomas Arnold?s edited version is accompanied by notes that help place the text in its historical and critical context. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.