This blog task was assigned by Dilip Barad Sir (Department of English, MKBU) Click here Introduction John Dryden (1631–1700), often called the Father of English Criticism, stands as a central figure in literary theory during the Restoration age. His essay An Essay of Dramatic Poesy (1668) not only defines his views on drama but also represents the Neo-Classical spirit of order, reason, decorum, and imitation of classical rules. By watching a series of short video lectures on Dryden’s role as a critic, his definitions, and his comparative analysis of Ancients, Moderns, and French dramatists, I was able to grasp the essentials of English critical tradition. Below, I share my understanding and learning outcomes from each video. 1. Dryden as Father of English Criticism, Neo-Classical Critic, and Definition of Play Dryden is called the Father of English Criticism because he systematized literary criticism in English. He adopted the Neo-Classical ideals of decorum, order, imitation, and dida...
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