The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume III.

"The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland" by Theophilus Cibber is a collection of biographies that gives readers a look into the lives of well-known British and Irish poets, and the world they lived it. This volume offers a glimpse into figures such as Sir John Denham, whose story starts with his schooling and goes on to talk about his successes as a poet, despite some struggles. The book also tells stories of other poets like Killegrew and Behn, showing their personalities and works, painting a picture of the literary world during their time. It mixes history and review to help explain who these poets were and what their works meant.