An Essay Of Dramatic Poesy by John Dryden
A lively, conversational defense of contemporary dramatic practice framed as a debate among four interlocutors who weigh classical rules against modern innovation; they compare French, Italian, and English stages, discuss the unities of time, place, and action, and argue about rhyme versus blank verse, decorum, verisimilitude, and poetic license, ultimately advocating a balanced approach that values naturalness and emotional truth while recognizing the usefulness of thoughtful rules for dramatic art.
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- 1668
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- English
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- 30-60 pages
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- English
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