Question

Which of these works is/are NOT written by Dryden?

• A. Astrea Redux
• B. Aureng-Zebe
• C. The Way of the World
• D. Short View of the Immortality and Profaneness of the English Stage

Hint:

Dryden was a key figure in Restoration literature, known for his plays and poems. "The Way of the World" and "Short View of the Immortality and Profaneness of the English Stage" are not part of his works.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C, D

Step 1: Understanding Dryden’s works.
"Astrea Redux" is indeed a work by John Dryden, celebrating the Restoration of Charles II.
"Aureng-Zebe" is another play by Dryden, one of his notable works in the genre of heroic drama.
"Short View of the Immortality and Profaneness of the English Stage" is a critical essay by Dryden, targeting the state of the English theater. 
Step 2: Analyzing "The Way of the World".
"The Way of the World" is a Restoration comedy written by William Congreve, not by Dryden. It critiques society and its moral values, representing a different approach than Dryden's heroic and tragic themes. Thus, the correct answer is (C) and (D), as these works are not written by Dryden.