John Dryden (1631-1700)

John Dryden (1631-1700) was a poet, critic, and playwright in Restoration England.

For the GRE Literature exam, associate Dryden with the works below. For "Absalom & Achitophel" and All For Love, simply read summaries plus one or two short excerpts. Poems in bold should be read multiple times before the exam.

1. "MacFlecknoe" (Wikipedia--link to full text at bottom)
2. "Absalom & Achitophel"
3. "Epigram on Milton"
4. "A Song for St. Cecilia's Day"
5. "All For Love" (Antony & Cleopatra)