Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets with Observations on Their Poetry

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Focusing on the lives and works of fifty-two prominent English poets, this collection offers critical observations alongside biographical sketches. It includes notable additions such as "the Preface to Shakespeare" and a review of "The Origin of Evil." A biographical sketch of Samuel Johnson by Sir Walter Scott enriches the context. This edition aims to make classic poetry accessible, republishing rare works from the early 1900s with high-quality reproductions of the original text and artwork.