Johnson's Lives of the Poets

by John Wesley Hales and Samuel Johnson

Johnson's Lives of the Poets is a classic work of literary biography and criticism that examines the lives and works of 52 English poets, from the Renaissance to the 18th century. The book is notable for its lively style, its judicious evaluations of the poets' achievements, and its insightful comments on literary trends and movements. Johnson's Lives of the Poets has been a major influence on subsequent biographers and critics, and it remains...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1020331682
• ISBN13: 9781020331688
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 628 Pages
• Weight: 2.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"