The Lives Of The Most Celebrated English Poets - Samuel Johnson - Bog

The Lives Of The Most Celebrated English Poets: With Criticisms Extracted From Dr. Johnson (1805) is a book written by Samuel Johnson. The book is a collection of biographical and critical essays on some of the most celebrated English poets of the 17th and 18th centuries. The poets included in the book are John Milton, John Dryden, Alexander Pope, Samuel Butler, and Jonathan Swift, among others.The book provides a detailed account of the life and works of each poet, along with critical analysis of their poetry. Johnson's criticism is based on his own literary and critical principles and is often considered to be a benchmark for literary criticism.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains biographical sketches of the poets, while the second part contains critical essays on their works. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers.Overall, The Lives Of The Most Celebrated English Poets: With Criticisms Extracted From Dr. Johnson (1805) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English poetry and literary criticism. It provides a comprehensive overview of the lives and works of some of the greatest English poets of all time, and offers valuable insights into the development of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.