Prefaces V4: Biographical And Critical, To The Works Of The English Poets (1779)

Prefaces V4: Biographical And Critical, To The Works Of The English Poets is a book written by Samuel Johnson and published in 1779. The book is a collection of prefaces that Johnson wrote for various works of English poets, including Milton, Dryden, Pope, and Gray. In these prefaces, Johnson provides biographical information about the poets and their works, as well as critical analysis and commentary on their literary merits. He also discusses the historical and cultural context in which the poets wrote, and explores the themes, styles, and techniques that they employed in their poetry. The book is considered a landmark of English literary criticism, and is widely regarded as one of Johnson's most important works. It offers valuable insights into the development of English poetry and the literary culture of the 18th century, and remains a valuable resource for scholars and students of English literature today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.