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John Dryden was an English poet and playwright who was the first person to hold the title of Poet Laureate.
Many of Dryden's lyrics were designed to be set music and this was done by a number of composers including Henry Purcell and George Frederick Handel.
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John Dryden was an English poet and playwright who was the first person to hold the title of Poet Laureate.
Many of Dryden's lyrics were designed to be set music and this was done by a number of composers including Henry Purcell and George Frederick Handel.

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