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John Dryden - Odes, Songs and Lyrical Pieces

John Dryden - Odes, Songs and Lyrical Pieces

By: Michela Bertazzo
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John Dryden was an English poet and playwright who was the first person to hold the title of Poet Laureate.

Many of Dryden's lyrics were designed to be set music and this was done by a number of composers including Henry Purcell and George Frederick Handel.

- Summary by Alan MapstoneCopyright Michela Bertazzo
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