Annus Mirabilis - The Year of Wonders

In "Annus Mirabilis - The Year of Wonders," John Dryden eloquently captures the tumultuous events of 1666, a year marked by both the Great Fire of London and the Second Anglo-Dutch War. Through a masterful blend of narrative and verse, Dryden employs heroic couplets to weave a tapestry of historical reflection and poetic grandeur. His work operates within the broader context of Restoration literat...