Dryden was pretty versatile. His poetry, like his plays had songs, melodies to the narrative, and his own style of expression. Dryden was especially skilled in satire and character. His heroic couplets are especially famous.
The Question and Answer section for The Defence of Poesy is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Dryden was pretty versatile. His poetry, like his plays had songs, melodies to the narrative, and his own style of expression. Dryden was especially skilled in satire and character. His heroic couplets are especially famous.
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Sidney argues that poetry is noble and does not contribute to moral corruption. He adds that poetry's purpose is to inspire and elevate souls. He also notes that it is the abuse of poetry..... not that poetry itself that leads to sin. He argues...