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100	1		_aDryden, John, _d1631-1700
245	1	4	_aThe works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 12
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2017-03-14
508			_aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Matthias Grammel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Works of John Dryden, Now First Collected in Eighteen Volumes; Vol. 12" is a literary collection likely published in the early 19th century. This volume features a selection of Dryden's works, including notable translations from famous classical texts, indicating a focus on both original content and adaptations from authors such as Ovid and Chaucer. This collection not only showcases Dryden's poetic prowess but also serves as an exploration of themes such as love, fate, and the complexity of human emotions through his narratives. At the start of this volume, the narrative centers on "The Knight's Tale," derived from Chaucer. The tale introduces key characters Palamon and Arcite, two knights who find themselves imprisoned and both fall in love with the beautiful Emelie. A rivalry sparks between them upon seeing her, leading to their respective desperate prayers to the gods for victory and love. The themes of chivalry, the nature of love, and fate are set up as the knights prepare for a tournament that will determine who will win Emelie's hand. Through rich imagery and emotional depth, this opening portion provides a captivating glimpse into the conflicts and aspirations of its characters, setting a compelling stage for the rest of the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish literature
700	1		_aScott, Walter, _d1771-1832
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54361
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