In 1668, John Dryden became England’s very first Poet Laureate.  But he had a rival.  No, not just a rival.  A nemesis. This man’s name was Thomas Shadwell, and I can’t overstate how much Dryden hated him.
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In 1668, John Dryden became England’s very first Poet Laureate. But he had a rival. No, not just a rival. A nemesis. This man’s name was Thomas Shadwell, and I can’t overstate how much Dryden hated him. The post 492 – The War for Perception first appeared on The British History Podcast.

In 1668, John Dryden became England’s very first Poet Laureate.&nbsp; But he had a rival.&nbsp; No, not just a rival.&nbsp; A nemesis. This man’s name was Thomas Shadwell, and I can’t overstate how much Dryden hated him.
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