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Absalom and Achitophel
1681 satirical poem by John Dryden / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Absalom and Achitophel is a celebrated satirical poem by John Dryden, written in heroic couplets and first published in 1681. The poem tells the Biblical tale of the rebellion of Absalom against King David; in this context it is an allegory used to represent a story contemporary to Dryden, concerning King Charles II and the Exclusion Crisis (1679–1681). The poem also references the Popish Plot (1678).[1]
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For the Biblical Achitophel see Ahitophel
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Absalom and Achitophel | |
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by John Dryden | |
Country | England |
Language | English |
Genre(s) | Satire |
Rhyme scheme | Heroic couplet |
Publication date | 1681 |
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