John Dryden | Father of English Criticism | Biography, Books, Writings & Quotes | Learning The Easy Way

John Dryden:

John Dryden was the father of English Criticism. He was born in 1631. He was the first Laureate poet  of England. He was died in 1700 at the age of 68.

Famous works of John Dryden:

• All for love
• The Mistaken Husband
• Absalom and Achitophel
• The Indian Emperor
• Mac Flecknoe
• An Evening's Love
• The Conquest of Granada
• Preface to fables

Famous Poem of John Dryden:

Heroic Stanzas on the Death of Cromwell.

Famous quotes of John Dryden:

1. The think too little who talk to much.

2. We first make our habits then habits make us

3. Jealousy is the proof of love.