Q: Which of the following deals with the Popish Plot'?
a) A Tale of Tub
b) Absolem & Achitophel
c) Gulliver's travels
d) The Spectator
Correct answer: b) Absolem & Achitophel
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Absolem and Achitophel By John Dryden
John Dryden was an English Poet, literary critic, translator and playwright. He was appointed England's first poet Laureate in 1631. He was born on 9 August 1631 in England and he died on 1st May 1700 in London. His most famous works are: "Absolem and Achitophel, Mac Flecknoe, Aurengaxeloe, The conquest of Grandma" etc. This poem, "Absolem and Achitophel" is a widely celebrated satirical poem written by John Dryden. This poem was first published anonymously in November of 1681. It was written on political benefits. Charles II requested John Dryden to write poems to solve the political instability during his reign after his restoration. It tells the Biblical story of Absalom, who rebels against king David. This poem is complicated based on political satire, Biblical allegory, Desire for Power and the power of poetry.
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