Alexander's Feast, MacFlecknoe, And St. Cecilia's Day

Alexander's Feast, MacFlecknoe, and St. Cecilia's Day is a collection of three works by the renowned English poet, John Dryden. The book includes the eponymous Alexander's Feast, a lyrical ode written in honor of Alexander the Great; MacFlecknoe, a satirical poem lampooning a rival poet; and St. Cecilia's Day, a musical ode celebrating the patron saint of music. The book also includes extensive philological and explanatory notes, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the language and historical context of the works. Originally published in 1883, this edition is a valuable resource for students and scholars of English literature and poetry.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.