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Prefaces V4: Biographical And Critical, To The Works Of The English Poets (1779)

Prefaces V4: Biographical And Critical, To The Works Of The English Poets (1779)

Johnson, Samuel

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ISBN10: 1165685132
ISBN13: 9781165685134
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 314
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Prefaces V4: Biographical And Critical, To The Works Of The English Poets (1779) is a collection of literary criticism and biographical sketches written by Samuel Johnson, one of the most prominent literary figures of the 18th century. The book contains prefaces to the works of various English poets, including Shakespeare, Milton, Dryden, Pope, and Swift, among others. In each preface, Johnson provides a detailed analysis of the poet's work, discussing their style, themes, and literary techniques. He also provides biographical information about each poet, including their personal lives and the historical context in which they wrote. The book is considered a landmark in English literary criticism and is widely regarded as one of Johnson's most significant contributions to the field. It not only provides valuable insights into the works of some of the greatest English poets but also offers a glimpse into the literary culture of the 18th century. Overall, Prefaces V4: Biographical And Critical, To The Works Of The English Poets (1779) is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature, literary criticism, and the history of the English language.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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