What passion cannot Music raise and quell? · John Dryden

Sigh’d and look’d, and sigh’d again.

What passion cannot Music raise and quell?

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John Dryden

1631-08-09 — 1700-05-01 · Aldwincle

John Dryden (1631-1700) was an English poet, playwright, and literary critic. A dominant figure in the literary life of Restoration England, he was appointed the first Poet Laureate in 1668. His work spans a wide range of genres, including satire, religious poetry, plays, and translations. Dryden is known for his mastery of the heroic couplet and his influence on English poetry and drama. He became a master of the English language, shaping its development through his clear and powerful prose and verse. His work often reflects the political and religious turmoil of his time.