"The Poetical Works of John Dryden, Volume 1: With Biography, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes" is an edition that collects all the most outstanding poems of the great English poet John Dryden. This volume, dedicated to his work, will help the reader to better understand and appreciate the world painted by the author, as well as his personality through the prism of poetry. The edition includes not only the poems themselves, but also a detailed description of the poet's life, critical reflections that help reveal the depth and meaning of his work, as well as explanations of difficult moments in the poems. This book will be an indispensable resource for all fans of poetry and students of John Dryden's work.