Essays of John Dryden: Dedication of Examen poeticum. A discourse concerning the original and progress of satire. A parallel of poetry and painting. Dedication of the Æneis. Translation of Virgil : postscript. Preface to the Fables. Notes. Appendix A (A short history of criticism, by the translation of St. Evremond) Appenidx B (Authorities, critical and historical) Index