The Works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06

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Author Dryden, John, 1631-1700
Editor Scott, Walter, 1771-1832
LoC No. 01000503
Title The Works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06
Note Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Limberham, or the Kind Keeper, a Comedy -- OEdipus, a Tragedy -- Troilus and Cressida, or Truth found too late, a Tragedy -- The Spanish Friar, or the Double Discovery.
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Summary "The Works of John Dryden, Volume 06" is a collection of plays and poetic works by the renowned playwright John Dryden, written in the late 17th century. This volume includes his comedic play "Limberham, or the Kind Keeper," along with other works such as "OEdipus" and "Troilus and Cressida." The text centers around themes of satire, relationships, and societal norms, intertwining humor with critique, reflective of the moral complexities of Dryden's time. At the start of this volume, "Limberham; or, the Kind Keeper" is introduced through an examination of its controversial reception and the scandalous subject matter it presents, involving themes of infidelity and the foibles of love. The opening scenes introduce key characters such as Woodall, a wayward son trying to conceal his identity from his father, and Limberham, the titular keeper, who embodies the shortcomings of courtly virtue. The dialogue unfolds in a boarding house setting, brimming with humor, misunderstandings, and predicaments as characters engage in witty banter, revealing their intentions and irksome complexities related to love and fidelity. Dryden's characters soon find themselves entangled in a humorous, scandalous chase between romance and the complications that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English literature
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