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Written in 1681, Absalom and Achitophel is a witty heroic poem. It is a grand satire by John Dryden. It is about the biblical rebellion of Absalom against King David. This story is used as an allegory to represent the then contemporary situation concerning King Charles II. The poem also has references to the Popish Plot and Monmouth Rebellion. The main purpose of writing the poem was “the amendment of vices by correction”. His satire is sharper as per the degree of corruption. Monmouth is Absalom, Charles is David and Shaftesbury is Achitophel. The most common reading of the poem is connection between the fatherhood and kingship. Through the biblical allusion Dryden is connecting fatherhood and the royal’s responsibilities. Dryden has used the fatherly affection of David and the legitimacy of Absalom’s succession. The object of the poem was to praise the king and his party at the same time satirizing his adversaries.
"Absalom and Achitophel: A Satire", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.3, Issue 5, page no.761 - 763, May-2018, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR1805118.pdf
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Published Paper ID: IJSDR1805118
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Published In: Volume 3 Issue 5, May-2018
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Page No: 761 - 763
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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