Are you looking for criticism about the two men? Their beliefs? A comparison of their beliefs and writings? I am very familiar with Dr. Johnson, but I'd have to do some research to check what I remember about Sydney.
The Question and Answer section for The Defence of Poesy is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Are you looking for criticism about the two men? Their beliefs? A comparison of their beliefs and writings? I am very familiar with Dr. Johnson, but I'd have to do some research to check what I remember about Sydney.
Dryden was pretty versatile. His poetry, like his plays had songs, melodies to the narrative, and his own style of expression. Dryden was especially skilled in satire and character. His heroic couplets are especially famous.
What is your question here?