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 is a book written by Samuel Johnson in 1805. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the lives of some of the most famous English poets, including John Milton, Alexander Pope, and William Shakespeare, among others. The book also includes critical analysis and commentary on the works of these poets, extracted from Johnson's earlier work, The Lives of the Poets. The book is divided into several sections, each dedicated to a particular poet. Each section begins with a biographical account of the poet's life, including their childhood, education, and major life events. This is followed by an analysis of the poet's major works, including their themes, style, and literary techniques. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English literature, particularly the works of the poets discussed in the book.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.