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

Alexander's Feast, MacFlecknoe, and St. Cecilia's Day is a collection of three poems by the English writer John Dryden. The first poem, Alexander's Feast, is an ode celebrating the power of music and the triumph of Alexander the Great. It tells the story of a feast held in honor of Alexander, during which a musician named Timotheus uses his music to sway the emotions of the guests.The second poem, MacFlecknoe, is a satirical mock-heroic poem that lampoons a rival poet named Thomas Shadwell. The poem is set in a fantastical world where poets are kings, and Shadwell is portrayed as a dull and uninspired writer who is unworthy of his crown.The third poem, St. Cecilia's Day, is another ode celebrating the power of music. It is written in honor of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music, and explores the relationship between music and religion.Overall, this collection showcases Dryden's skill as a poet and his ability to write in a variety of styles, from celebratory odes to biting satire. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature and the history of 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.