The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 03
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"Dryden's Works Vol. 3" by John Dryden is a collection of theatrical plays including comedies and a tragedy, compiled during the late 18th century. The volume features works such as "Sir Martin Mar-All," which is based on Moliere's play and showcases Dryden's talent for updating French theatre pieces for English audiences. The topic primarily revolves around romantic entanglements, social faux pas, and the intricacies of love, with a cast of characters that
includes the foolish Sir Martin Mar-All, his rival Sir John Swallow, and several young women navigating the complications of courtship. The opening of this volume introduces readers to "Sir Martin Mar-All," beginning with a prologue that sets a playful and humorous tone. Sir Martin is portrayed as a comical fool, often miscalculating situations and overestimating his own cleverness. As the scenes unfold, we meet Warner, his shrewd servant, who serves as a counterbalance to Sir Martin's foolishness. Various interactions with Lady Dupe and Mrs. Christian establish a subplot of misguided love and humorous scheming as characters attempt to navigate romantic interests amidst misconceptions and social pressures. The lively dialogue and quick-witted exchanges set the stage for the unfolding comedic drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dryden, John, 1631-1700 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
| Title | The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 03 |
| Contents | Sir Martin Mar-All, or the feigned innocence, a comedy -- The tempest, or the enchanted island, a comedy -- An evening's love, or the mock astrologer, a comedy -- Tyrannic love, or the royal martyr, a tragedy. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama -- 17th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37645 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37645-5 |
| Release Date | Oct 6, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 689 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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