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Delve into the minds and lives of England's most celebrated poets with this meticulously reprinted volume from ""The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D."" Specifically, this is Volume Eight, the second part of Johnson's renowned ""Lives of the Poets."" A cornerstone of English literary biography and 18th-century criticism, this book offers Johnson's insightful perspectives on the lives and works of major figures in English poetry. Explore the personal histories and creative outputs of these influential artists, all through the discerning lens of one of history's greatest literary critics. Johnson's ""Lives of the Poets"" remains a vital resource for anyone studying English literature, biography, or the development of poetic tradition. This volume provides a window into the 18th-century literary landscape and the enduring power of poetic expression. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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