Absalom & Achitophel. Fifth Edition

Absalom & Achitophel. Fifth Edition. Dryden's classic retelling of the story of Absalom and his father, King David of Israel, is a tale full of tragedy, murder, deceit and intrigue that still reads like a thriller today. Its plot follows the rise of Absalom from his humble beginnings in Jerusalem to his eventual downfall as he seeks to usurp the throne from his father. The book is an absolute must-read for all fans of John Dryden's work or for anyone interested in English literature during the 17th century. The book contains the plot of a play with all the accompanying dialogue, and is considered one of the most important English literature works.