John Dryden

I do therefore affirm, upon the word of a sincere man, that there is now actually in being a certain poet called John Dryden, whose translation of Virgil was lately printed in large folio, well bound, and if diligent search were made, for aught I know, is yet to be seen.

English Satires Various 1885

I do therefore affirm, upon the word of a sincere man, that there is now actually in being a certain poet called John Dryden, whose translation of Virgil was lately printed in large folio, well bound, and if diligent search were made, for aught I know, is yet to be seen.

A Tale of a Tub Jonathan Swift 1706

Later, other notable poets, such as John Dryden and Alfred Lord Tennyson came to use the term for collections of their early poetry.

Juvenilia, As Promised Geraldine Moorkens Byrne 2007

Later, other notable poets, such as John Dryden and Alfred Lord Tennyson came to use the term for collections of their early poetry.

Archive 2007-10-01 Geraldine Moorkens Byrne 2007

I only finished Queene last week! said John Dryden, dramatically putting his hand to his brow.

Exit the Actress Priya Parmar 2011

I explored the alley behind the Lamb and Flag pub where the poet John Dryden was beaten to a pulp by ruffians.

England, My England (Never Having Been There) Alan Bradley 2011

Secondly, John Dryden, a later playwright often at court, recognized Shakespeare's plays as ignorant of court life.

Jonathan Hobratsch: Shakespeare Is Shakespeare Jonathan Hobratsch 2011

Its preface cited John Dryden's poetry: "Errors, like straws, upon the surface flow; He who would search for pearls must dive below."

John Thompson: Why Test-Driven Accountability Is Grasping at Straws John Thompson 2011

Secondly, John Dryden, a later playwright often at court, recognized Shakespeare's plays as ignorant of court life.

Jonathan Hobratsch: Shakespeare Is Shakespeare Jonathan Hobratsch 2011

Outrageous, bright, and brimming with wit, beauty, and grace, she charms all who meet her, quickly befriending poet laureate John Dryden; playwright Aphra Behn; famed libertine Johnny, Earl of Rochester; and the last of the cross-dressing actors, Edward Kynaston.

Exit the Actress Priya Parmar 2011