Lives of the English Poets : Prior, Congreve, Blackmore, PopeSamuel Johnson's 'Lives of the English Poets: Prior, Congreve, Blackmore, Pope' is a seminal work in literary criticism, providing in-depth biographical sketches and critical analysis of some of the most influential English poets of the 18th century. Johnson's prose is authoritative and insightful, drawing on his deep knowledge of English literature and his keen understanding of the social and cultural context in which these poets lived and worked. This book not only serves as a valuable historical document but also as a key work in the development of English literary criticism. Johnson's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to extract the essence of each poet's work make this an essential read for anyone interested in the history of English poetry. Samuel Johnson, a revered literary figure and renowned essayist, penned this book as part of his larger project to provide a comprehensive survey of English literature. His rigorous scholarship and profound insights into these poets' lives and works make 'Lives of the English Poets' a must-read for students, scholars, and anyone passionate about English literature. |
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... written by Samuel Johnson , an English writer who made lasting contributions as a poet , playwright , essayist , moralist , critic , biographer , editor and lexicographer . The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography calls him ...
... written by Samuel Johnson , an English writer who made lasting contributions as a poet , playwright , essayist , moralist , critic , biographer , editor and lexicographer . The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography calls him ...
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... writing these " Lives of the English Poets , " he had caused omissions to be made from the poems of Rochester , and was asked whether he would allow the printers to give all the verse of Prior . Boswell quoted a censure by Lord Hailes ...
... writing these " Lives of the English Poets , " he had caused omissions to be made from the poems of Rochester , and was asked whether he would allow the printers to give all the verse of Prior . Boswell quoted a censure by Lord Hailes ...
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... written , which , though nothing is said of their success , seem to have recommended him to some notice ; for his praise of the countess's music , and his lines on the famous picture of Seneca , afford reason for imagining that he was ...
... written , which , though nothing is said of their success , seem to have recommended him to some notice ; for his praise of the countess's music , and his lines on the famous picture of Seneca , afford reason for imagining that he was ...
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... written, as it happened, by any wit of the party, and sometimes, as is said, by Mrs. Manley. Some are owned by Swift; and one, in ridicule of Garth's verses to Godolphin upon the loss of his place, was written by Prior, and answered by ...
... written, as it happened, by any wit of the party, and sometimes, as is said, by Mrs. Manley. Some are owned by Swift; and one, in ridicule of Garth's verses to Godolphin upon the loss of his place, was written by Prior, and answered by ...
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... written in favour of the Elector of Bavaria . “ I shall expect , " says he , " with impatience , the return of Mr. Prior , whose conduct is very agreeable to me . " And while the Duke of Shrewsbury was still at Paris , Bolingbroke wrote ...
... written in favour of the Elector of Bavaria . “ I shall expect , " says he , " with impatience , the return of Mr. Prior , whose conduct is very agreeable to me . " And while the Duke of Shrewsbury was still at Paris , Bolingbroke wrote ...
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