Lyrical Poems by John Dryden, audio readings by Walter Rufus Eagles

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Five Lyrical Poems by John Dryden [1631-1700]

Song for Saint Cecilia's Day* [2:36]
Ask Not the Cause Why Sullen Spring [1:07]
You Charmed Me Not with that Fair Face [0:42]
To the Memory of Mr. Oldham [1:27]
Marriage A-La-Mode []

*Saint Cecilia is commonly known as the patron saint of the organ, the royal instrument that is referred to in Dryden's poem, and more generally for sacred music in itself. For other information about the saint, visit this Harvard site.

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