... the early imperialism of Rome. Here greatness, power and (so they thought) moderation had been combined to create a golden age. Dryden's most famous works are MackFlecknoe (published 1682) and Absalom and Achitophel. MackFlecknoe, arguably one of the best embodiments of the mock-heroic poem, is an undisguised attack ... "Age of Reason" was being created. With these contradictions in mind, poetry wanted to be authorative and still protect its creator. John Dryden and Alexander Pope are the most distinguished and influential poets from this time and it is through them and their work that t...

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