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Lives Of Dryden And Pope

Lives Of Dryden And Pope

Milnes, Alfred
Johnson, Samuel

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ISBN10: 1428633731
ISBN13: 9781428633735
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 8 2006
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.83 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Lives of Dryden and Pope is a biographical work by Samuel Johnson that offers a detailed account of the lives and literary careers of two of the most prominent English poets of the 17th and 18th centuries. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on the life of John Dryden, while the second part delves into the life of Alexander Pope.Throughout the book, Johnson provides a comprehensive analysis of the poets' works, their literary style, and their impact on the literary landscape of their time. He also offers insights into their personal lives, including their relationships with other writers and their struggles with illness and personal tragedy.The book is widely regarded as a seminal work in the field of literary criticism and biography, and it remains a valuable resource for scholars and students of English literature. Johnson's writing is characterized by his depth of knowledge, his critical insight, and his engaging prose style, which make Lives of Dryden and Pope a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in the history 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.

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