John Dryden: Quick Facts

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Born	August 19, 1631 • England
Died	May 12, 1700 (aged 68) • London • England
Title / Office	poet laureate (1668-1689)
Notable Works	“Absalom and Achitophel” • “Annus Mirabilis” • “Astraea Redux” • “Aureng-Zebe” • “Fables Ancient and Modern” • “King Arthur” • “Mac Flecknoe” • “Marriage à-la-Mode” • “Of Dramatic Poesie, an Essay” • “Religio Laici; or A Layman’s Faith” • “Secret Love, or the Maiden Queen” • “The Conquest of Granada of the Spaniards” • “The Hind and the Panther” • “The Indian Emperour” • “The Indian Queen” • “The Medall” • “The Wild Gallant” • “To His Sacred Majesty”
Subjects Of Study	literary criticism