A scholarly study of the English pastoral drama, this book examines the evolution of this literary genre from the Restoration period to the late 18th century. Jeannette Augustus Marks provides detailed analysis of works by a range of writers, including Milton, Dryden, and Pope, shedding light on the social and artistic contexts that influenced these writers.
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