| Author |
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 |
| Title |
Lives of the English Poets : Waller, Milton, Cowley
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lives_of_the_Most_Eminent_English_Poets
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1891 Cassell and Co. edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"Lives of the English Poets: Waller, Milton, Cowley" by Samuel Johnson is a biographical collection written in the late 18th century. This work consists of critical and biographical sketches of three important English poets, Edmund Waller, John Milton, and Abraham Cowley, showcasing Johnson's literary insights and evaluations. The book not only delves into the personal lives of these poets but also reflects on their contributions to English literature, providing readers with a rich understanding of their works and historical contexts. The opening portion of the book begins with an introduction that details Samuel Johnson’s motivation and process in compiling the lives of these poets, highlighting elements of his collaboration with London booksellers who desired a new edition of the poets' works. Following that, it shifts focus to Edmund Waller, providing an account of his upbringing, education, and early political involvement. Johnson notes Waller's connections to notable historical figures and quotes remarkable speeches and poetry from Waller's life, while also emphasizing the paradoxes in his character and political affiliations. This establishes a foundation for understanding how Waller navigated his dual identity as both a poet and a politician during a tumultuous period in English history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
English poetry -- 18th century -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
Poets, English -- Biography -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5098 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 26, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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