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  1. poets.org › poem › alexanders-feast-or-power-musicAlexander’s Feast; or, the Power of Music by John Dryden ...

    John Dryden. 1631 –. 1700. A song in honour of St. Cecilia’s day, 1697. ‘Twas at the royal feast for Persia won. By Philip’s warlike son—. Aloft in awful state. The godlike hero sate. On his imperial throne;

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Alexander's_Feast_(DrydenAlexander's Feast (Dryden poem) - Wikipedia

    "Alexander's Feast, or the Power of Music" (1697) is an ode by John Dryden. It was written to celebrate Saint Cecilia's Day . Jeremiah Clarke set the original ode to music, but the score is now lost.

  4. literariness.org › 2020/07/06 › analysis-of-johnAnalysis of John Dryden’s Alexander’s Feast – Literary Theory ...

    Jul 6, 2020 · John Dryden wrote his second ode (1697) in celebration of St. Cecilia’s Day, Alexander’s Feast; Or the Power of Music, 10 years after his first tribute, A Song for St. Cecilia’s Day. Set to music by Jeremiah Clarke, it became Dryden’s most popular song.

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  6. www.enotes.com › topics › alexanders-feastAlexander's Feast Summary - eNotes.com

    Jun 25, 2024 · John Dryden's "Alexander's Feast, or the Power of Music" (1688) was an occasional poem commissioned as part of the royal commemoration of the feast day of Cecilia,...

  7. jacklynch.net › Texts › alexanderJohn Dryden, "Alexander's Feast" - jacklynch.net

    The trembling notes ascend the sky, And heavenly joys inspire. The song began from Jove, [25] Who left his blissful seats above, (Such is the power of mighty love.) A dragon’s fiery form belied the god; Sublime on radiant spires he rode, When he to fair Olympia pressed, [30] And while he sought her snowy breast;

  8. www.poetry-online.org › dryden_alexanders_feastAlexanders Feast - a poem by John Dryden - Poetry Online

    Alexanders Feast - a poem by John Dryden. Alexander's Feast; or, The Power of Music. An Ode, in Honour of St. Cecilia's Day. 'Twas at the royal feast, for Persia won. By Philip's warlike son: Aloft in awful state. The godlike hero sate. On his imperial throne; His valiant peers were plac'd around; Their brows with roses and with myrtles bound:

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  10. www.poetry.com › poem › 55889Alexander's Feast; Or, The Power Of Music. by John Dryden

    Aug 3, 2020 · Read, review and discuss the Alexander's Feast; Or, The Power Of Music. poem by John Dryden on Poetry.com