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John Dennis

 
 
Dennis, John, 1657-1734, English critic and playwright. Best known for his critical works, which include Grounds of Criticism in Poetry (1704) and An Essay on the Genius and Writings of Shakespeare (1712), Dennis was also the author of several unsuccessful tragedies. His Appius and Virginia (1709) was satirized as bombastic in Pope's Essay on Criticism. This led to a vicious response from Dennis, who described Pope as a "hunch-back'd toad." The bitter quarrel between the two men terminated only with Dennis's death.
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"A man who could make so vile a pun would not scruple to pick a pocket."

Artist: John Dennis
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Performed Songs By:

Yorthley Rivas

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  • Active: '50s
  • Genres: Jazz
  • Instrument: Piano Representative Album: "New Piano Expressions"

Biography

A pianist who was among the more adventurous stylists in the mid-'50s. He recorded for the Charles Mingus/Max Roach owned label Debut Records in 1955, and had one album released, New Piano Expressions. Mingus and Roach played in his trio. Dennis also played in Mingus' Jazz Workshop. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
Actor: John Dennis
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  • Occupation: Actor, Writer
  • Active: '50s-'70s
  • Major Genres: Drama, Comedy
  • Career Highlights: The First of the Few, The Browning Version, The Assassination Bureau
  • First Major Screen Credit: White Gold (1927)

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A stocky character actor, Dennis first appeared onscreen in 1953; he often plays no-nonsense heavies. ~ All Movie Guide
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