This landmark work of literary biography by Samuel Johnson offers insightful and engaging accounts of the lives and works of some of the most important poets in the English language, from the Renaissance to the 18th century. Among the figures profiled in detail are John Milton, Alexander Pope, William Shakespeare, and Geoffrey Chaucer. With its vivid character sketches and critical commentary, it remains an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature. This work has been selected by ...
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This landmark work of literary biography by Samuel Johnson offers insightful and engaging accounts of the lives and works of some of the most important poets in the English language, from the Renaissance to the 18th century. Among the figures profiled in detail are John Milton, Alexander Pope, William Shakespeare, and Geoffrey Chaucer. With its vivid character sketches and critical commentary, it remains an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature. 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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Add this copy of The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets to cart. $9.45, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1896 by Methuen & Co.
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English Classics. Edited by W. E. Henley. In three volumes. Vol. 2. With an introduction by John Hepburn Millar. Cover scuffed. Backstrip faded. Edge of pageblock wrinkled. Slight brownspotting, namely on inside covers. Pages in good, clean condition. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library. With usual stamps and markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets to cart. $9.81, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1896 by Methuen & Co.
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English Classics. Edited by W. E. Henley. In three volumes. Vol. 3. With an introduction by John Hepburn Millar. Cover scuffed. Backstrip faded. Edge of pageblock wrinkled. Slight brownspotting, namely on inside covers. Pages in good, clean condition. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library. With usual stamps and markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets to cart. $15.82, new condition, Sold by Books2anywhere rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2022 by LEGARE STREET PR.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Add this copy of Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets (Volume 3) to cart. $18.89, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1854 by John Murray.
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Volume 3. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. 8vo. Brown cloth binding. Gilt logo on front board. Raised bands, gilt lettering and gilt patterns on spine. Bumped corners. Slight visible shelf wear. Marbled edges. Marbled end papers. Binding loose. Front end paper to title page detached in one gathering but present. Some foxing. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets (Volume 1-2 to cart. $19.40, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1839 by W.R. M'Phun Publisher.
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Volume 1-2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Clean text; foxing; both vol covers loose; blind stamping; water damaged Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 950grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Lives Of The Most Eminent English Poets to cart. $20.98, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets, Etc. Vol.2 to cart. $21.00, good condition, Sold by General Eclectic Books rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New Gloucester, ME, UNITED STATES, published by NY: Derby & Jackson, 1857.
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Cloth. Very Good-/No Jacket. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Dark green embossed boards w/ red lettering & designs on spine. T&B of spine chipped away, cors. bumped, lettering faded, o/w VG inside-tanned, tight & clean. 648 pp.
Add this copy of The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets, 3 to cart. $21.69, new condition, Sold by Books2anywhere rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2020 by HardPress Publishing.
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Add this copy of The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets to cart. $22.42, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1806 by Charles Whittingham.
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Volume III. Front cover loose. Cover is scuffedand worn, as is backstrip. Pages are in good condition. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library. With slight and inoffensive markings. in poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets 1 to cart. $22.85, new condition, Sold by Books2anywhere rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2019 by HardPress Publishing.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
