Lives of the English Poets : Waller, Milton, Cowley'Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets' alternatively known by the shorter title 'Lives of the English Poets', is a work by Samuel Johnson comprising short biographies and critical appraisals of 52 poets. This edition, however, highlights the lives of three figures in particular: Abraham Cowley, John Milton, and Edmund Waller. Johnson's insightful biographies provide valuable context for understanding the works of these great poets, exploring their lives, their inspirations, and their poetic styles. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature of the seventeenth century and the lives of some of its most celebrated figures. |
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