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  • Odes Songs and Lyrical Pieces - John Dryden

    Odes Songs and Lyrical Pieces - John Dryden
    Jun 8 2026
    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
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    35 mins