"The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes, Volume 08" by Samuel Johnson is a compilation of literary critiques and life stories from the early 1800s, with a central focus on exploring the lives and creative works of English poets like Prior and Congreve. The book sheds light on the poets' places in history, celebrates their impact on literature, and examines their personal journeys. It commences with Matthew Prior, chronicling his ascent from humble beginnings to success as both a poet and a public figure, diving into his education, key writings, and political career, while also addressing the difficulties and criticisms he encountered in his time. Johnson's writing style aims to provide a rich exploration of how these poets influenced the world of English literature.
The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes, Volume 08 The Lives of the Poets, Volume II
By Samuel Johnson
Discover the intertwined lives and legacies of England's poets as explored through insightful biographical accounts and literary analysis.
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About the AuthorSamuel Johnson, often called Dr Johnson, was an English writer who made lasting contributions as a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, sermonist, biographer, editor, and lexicographer. The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography calls him "arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history".
Samuel Johnson, often called Dr Johnson, was an English writer who made lasting contributions as a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, sermonist, biographer, editor, and lexicographer. The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography calls him "arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history".
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