An Essay of Dramatic Poesy Summary by John Dryden.                                               Through these characters, Dryden examines several important dramatic topics and contentions. He argues that the English stage allows for more variation and originality, unlike the French neoclassicists' rigorous commitment to the unities of time, place, and action. Additionally, Dryden discusses the usage of verse as opposed to prose in plays, stating that he prefers verse as a more refined and appropriate mode for dramatic expression.                                           

Dryden's View of Dramatic Poetry.                                                       

1. Diversity and Liberty.                         2. Unity of Time, Place, and Action.      3. Verse Vs. Prose.                               4. Tragicomedy.                                     5. Evaluation of Shakespeare.                                                                                               Shatakshisarvaiya.

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