John Dryden (1631–1700)• John Dryde

John Dryden (1631–1700)• John Dryden occupies a seminal place in English critical history.• Samuel Johnson called him "the father of English criticism," and affirmed of his Essay of Dramatic Poesy (1668) that "modern English prose begins here."13. John Dryden (1631–1700)• Dryden's critical work was extensive, treating of various genres such as epic, tragedy, comedy and dramatic theory, satire, the relative virtues of ancient and modern writers, as well as the nature of poetry and translation.

John Dryden (1631-1700) • John Dryden occupies a seminal place in English critical history. • Samuel Johnson called him "the father of English criticism," and affirmed of his Essay of Dramatic Poesy (1668) that "modern English prose begins here. . "
13. John Dryden (1631-1700) • Dryden's critical work was extensive, treating of various genres such as epic, tragedy, comedy and dramatic theory, satire, the relative virtues of ancient and modern writers, as well as the nature of poetry and translation.

John Dryden (1631 - 1700) - John Dryden occupies a seminal place in English critical history. - Samuel Johnson called him the. " Father of English criticism, "and affirmed of his Essay of Dramatic Poesy (1668) that" modern English prose begins here. "13. John Dryden (1631 - 1700) - Dryden "s critical work was extensive treating of, various genres such as epic tragedy comedy,,, And, dramatic theory satire the relative, virtues of ancient and modern writers as well, as the nature of poetry and translation.