John Dryden was an English poet and playwright who was the first person to hold the title of Poet Laureate.
Many of Dryden's lyrics were designed to be set music and this was done by a number of composers including Henry Purcell and George Frederick Handel.
- Summary by Alan Mapstone
Many of Dryden's lyrics were designed to be set music and this was done by a number of composers including Henry Purcell and George Frederick Handel.
- Summary by Alan Mapstone
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
Farewell, Fair Armida
02:14 - Chapter 2
The Fair Stranger
01:30 - Chapter 3
A Song for Saint Cecilia's Day
04:32 - Chapter 4
The Tears of Amynta for the Death of Damon
01:46 - Chapter 5
A Song
02:20 - Chapter 6
The Lady's Song
01:55 - Chapter 7
A Song
01:34 - Chapter 8
A Song
01:18 - Chapter 9
Rondelay
01:42 - Chapter 10
A Song
01:23 - Chapter 11
A Song to a Fair Young Lady
02:09 - Chapter 12
Alexander's Feast or The Power of Music
09:47 - Chapter 13
Veni Creator Spiritus
03:05