The Hind And The Panther - Dryden, John
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The Hind and the Panther is a long poem written by the English poet John Dryden. It was published in 1687 and is considered one of his most important works. The poem is an allegory that tells the story of a hind (a female deer) and a panther who represent the Catholic and Anglican churches respectively. The hind is persecuted by other animals in the forest, who represent the Protestant sects, and seeks refuge in the panther's den. The two animals engage in a dialogue about their respective beliefs and argue about the nature of God, the Church, and the sacraments. The poem is written in heroic…mehr

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The Hind and the Panther is a long poem written by the English poet John Dryden. It was published in 1687 and is considered one of his most important works. The poem is an allegory that tells the story of a hind (a female deer) and a panther who represent the Catholic and Anglican churches respectively. The hind is persecuted by other animals in the forest, who represent the Protestant sects, and seeks refuge in the panther's den. The two animals engage in a dialogue about their respective beliefs and argue about the nature of God, the Church, and the sacraments. The poem is written in heroic couplets and is characterized by its complex metaphors and religious imagery. It is a reflection of the religious and political tensions of the time and is considered a masterpiece of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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John Dryden, né le 19 août 1631 à Aldwincle, Northamptonshire, et mort le 12 mai 1700, est un poète et un dramaturge anglais ayant exercé une forte influence au XVII¿ siècle.