The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 05
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"The Works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 05" is a collection of dramatic works and poetry by John Dryden, compiled in the early 19th century. This volume includes plays like "Amboyna" — a tragedy examining the brutalities endured by English merchants in the spice trade during the 17th century — among other notable works. The general theme revolves around power struggles, colonial injustices, and the complex relationships
between the English and Dutch during this period of mercantile rivalry. The opening of this volume sets the stage for "Amboyna," detailing the grim historical context of the play, where English merchants are brutally tortured by the Dutch after being falsely accused of treachery. Dryden emphasizes the horrific nature of these events to invoke nationalistic sentiments among English audiences, galvanizing a sense of outrage against the Dutch. The narrative introduces complex characters, such as Captain Gabriel Towerson, who embodies honor and bravery, amidst treachery and intrigue fostered by their rivals. As the play unfolds, themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the brutal realities of colonial competition come to the fore, making it a compelling examination of historical injustices. (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 05 |
| Contents | Amboyna -- The state of Innocence -- Aureng-Zebe -- All for Love. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Fred Robinson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16208 |
| Release Date | Jul 5, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 783 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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