Lives of the English Poets by Henry Francis Cary
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"Lives of the English Poets" by Henry Francis Cary is a biographical compilation written in the mid-19th century. This work is designed as a continuation of Samuel Johnson's earlier lives of poets, focusing on notable English poets from Johnson's time up to Kirke White. The book explores the lives, influences, and contributions of these poets, offering insights into their characters and works. The beginning of "Lives of the English Poets" provides an
overview of Samuel Johnson's life, detailing his upbringing, education, and the formative experiences that shaped him as a writer. It illustrates his struggles with poverty and health issues, his intellectual pursuits, and the various literary endeavors he embarked upon throughout his life. Cary sets the stage by chronicling Johnson's eccentricities and character traits, painting a vivid picture of the man behind the literary legacy, thus inviting readers into the world of one of England's greatest literary figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cary, Henry Francis, 1772-1844 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Lives of the English Poets From Johnson to Kirke White, Designed as a Continuation of Johnson's Lives |
| Contents | Samuel Johnson -- John Armstrong -- Richard Jago -- Richard Owen Cambridge -- Tobias Smollett -- Thomas Warton -- Joseph Warton -- Christopher Anstey -- William Mason -- Oliver Goldsmith -- Erasmus Darwin -- William Julius Mickle -- James Beattie -- William Hayley -- Sir William Jones -- Thomas Chatterton -- Henry Kirke White. |
| Credits | Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Carol David and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poets, English -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10660 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 529 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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