Dryden's Works Vol. 3

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dryden, John, 1631-1700

Contributor:

Scott, Walter, 1771-1832

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Dryden's Works Vol. 3" by John Dryden is a collection of theatrical plays including comedies and a tragedy, compiled during the late 18th century. The volume features works such as "Sir Martin Mar-All," which is based on Moliere's play and showcases Dryden's talent for updating French theatre pieces for English audiences. The topic primarily revolves around romantic entanglements, social faux pas, and the intricacies of love, with a cast of characters that includes the foolish Sir Martin Mar-All, his rival Sir John Swallow, and several young women navigating the complications of courtship. The opening of this volume introduces readers to "Sir Martin Mar-All," beginning with a prologue that sets a playful and humorous tone. Sir Martin is portrayed as a comical fool, often miscalculating situations and overestimating his own cleverness. As the scenes unfold, we meet Warner, his shrewd servant, who serves as a counterbalance to Sir Martin's foolishness. Various interactions with Lady Dupe and Mrs. Christian establish a subplot of misguided love and humorous scheming as characters attempt to navigate romantic interests amidst misconceptions and social pressures. The lively dialogue and quick-witted exchanges set the stage for the unfolding comedic drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Sir Martin Mar-All, or the feigned innocence, a comedy

The tempest, or the enchanted island, a comedy

An evening's love, or the mock astrologer, a comedy

Tyrannic love, or the royal martyr, a tragedy.

Credits:

Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2011-10-06