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John Dryden was one of fourteen children. He attended Westminster School, where he mastered the art of rhetoric. He wrote several tragedies, but is best known for Restoration comedies, which lampooned the questionable morality of the upper classes. He attained the post of English Poet Laureate in 1668, and was named historiographer royal in 1670. He fell out of favor with the court when King James was deposed in 1688, and died 12 years later; he is buried at Westminster Abbey. Featured book by John Dryden: All for Love This week's quizzes: Shakespearean Adaptations Shakespeare or Franklin? The Importance of Being Earnest This Week's BirthdaysPhilip Larkin -- August 9, 1922 English poet and novelist who came to fame during the same period as Britain's "Angry Young Men." Dorothy B. Hughes -- August 10, 1904 American mystery writer and Edgar Award winner. Enid Blyton -- August 11, 1897 British children's book writer whose career spanned 600 books and 40 years.  | | | |
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Sunday, August 8, 2010
John Dryden
