Samuel Johnson, was an English author who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer. Johnson was a devout Anglican and committed Tory, and has been described as "arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history".[1] He is also the subject of "the most famous single work of biographical art in the whole of literature": James Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson.[2] ([Source][1].) [1]:http...
Lives of the poets
Lives of the poets
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Samuel Johnson's 'Lives of the Poets' offers a monumental collection of biographical and critical essays on 52 English poets from the 17th and 18th centuries. This work provides a unique window into the literary landscape of the period, examining the lives, works, and legacies of figures like Milton, Cowley, and Swift. It's an essential read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the art of literary criticism.
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Lives of the English poets.Unknown, 1968
363 pages
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