John Dryden

Research Essay on John Dryden John Dryden was born on an unsure date in 1631 in Aldwinkle, Northamptonshire. He was born the oldest of 14 children in a landed family of modest means. His parents sided with the Parliament against he King. There is some question to whether or not he was raised in a strict Puritan environment. His father was a country gentleman of moderate fortune. He was given the opportunity by his father to be …

…written for a London musical society and set to music by Purcell. In 1699, nearing death, Dryden wrote his last published works. He at the age of 69, died in 1700. Though he died his works will always remain alive and studied by students and scholars all over the world. Works Consulted Abrams, M.H. The Norton Anthology: English Literature. Sixth Edition. New York: W.W. Norton & Co. (pgs. 1786-1788) “Dryden, John,” Microsoft® Encarta® 98 Encyclopedia. © 1993-1997 Microsoft Corporation.