3. Dryden's Definition of a Play
Channel: DoE-MKBU
Date: 2012-07-01

- The speaker discusses John Dryden's definition of drama and its major concerns.
- Dryden's definition emphasizes that a play should be a natural and lively representation of human life, free from artificiality or consciousness.
- The importance of representing human nature with liveliness, humor, and delight is highlighted in Dryden's definition.
- Dryden's definition serves as a foundation for understanding and evaluating Restoration literature and drama from a proper perspective.