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Aristotle's definition of Tragedy:-“is an imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and of a certain magnitude…through pity and fear effecting the proper purgation [catharsis] of these emotions.”
Dryden's definition of play:- a play ought to be a just and lively image of human nature, representing its passions and humours, for the delight and instruction.
Aristotle's definition of tragedy focuses on the emotional impact of a story, emphasizing the idea that a tragic hero's downfall is a result of their own flaws, leading to catharsis or emotional purification in the audience.
Dryden's definition of drama, on the other hand, is broader and more flexible. He doesn't limit it to tragic elements but sees drama as a form of literature that can encompass various emotions and styles, including comedy and tragedy. Dryden's approach allows for more creative freedom in storytelling.
Aristotle's definition of tragedy focuses on the emotional and intellectual impact of the story, while Dryden's definition of a play, influenced by neoclassical ideas, emphasizes clarity, morality, and unity of action. Dryden's approach also reflects the changing dramatic conventions of his time in the English theater.
Question : Any topic of your choice but pertaining to Dryden as father of criticism.
John Dryden is often referred to as the "father of English criticism" for his significant contributions to the development of literary criticism in the English language. His critical works, such as "An Essay of Dramatic Poesy" (1668) and "Of Dramatic Poesie, an Essay" (1667), played a pivotal role in shaping the course of English literary criticism.
An Essay of Dramatic Poesy" (1668): This essay is one of Dryden's most famous works of literary criticism. In it, he discusses the nature of drama, the principles of classical versus modern drama, and the importance of rhyme in English verse. Dryden criticized the works of contemporary playwrights and poets for not following classical principles closely enough.
He frequently commented on the use of rhyme in poetry. In his criticism of drama, Dryden emphasized the importance of unity in plot and structure. Dryden also used satire as a tool for criticism. As a translator himself, Dryden critiqued the translations of others.He did not specifically target a single author but rather presented a general critique of the playwrights of his time.
Dryden's criticism focused on two main things: he really liked the old, classical style of writing, and he paid a lot of attention to how poems were written. He wanted English literature to be more like the ancient Greek and Roman writings he admired.
Work Cited
Barad, Dilip. “An Essay on Dramatic Poesy: John Dryden.” ResearchGate, June 2012, https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.20320.87040.
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