The Works of Samuel Johnson: The Lives of the Poets: Vol 21-23

Johnson, Samuel/ Middendorf, John H. (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0300123140 / ISBN 13: 9780300123142

Published by Yale Univ Pr, 2010

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reprint edition. 1583 pages. 9.00x5.75x4.25 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Works of Samuel Johnson: The Lives of the Poets: Vol 21-23
• Publisher: Yale Univ Pr
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0300123140
• ISBN 13: 9780300123142
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 2.45 kilograms

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Synopsis

The definitive edition of Lives of the Poets, Johnson’s crowing literary achievement
 
The Lives of the Poets was the crowning achievement of Samuel Johnson’s rich and varied literary life. Initially planned as a series of rapid-fire prefaces introducing separate volumes on English poets, Johnson’s project evolved into a comprehensive biographical and critical survey of English poetry from the time of Cowley to the time of Gray. Giving free rein to his tastes, interests, likes, and dislikes, Johnson produced both a review of his life of reading in English poetry and an extended discursive statement of his immensely influential literary values.
 
This carefully researched three-volume edition of Lives presents a definitive text reflecting Johnson’s final wishes for its wording, accompanied by notes of value both to general readers and specialists.

About the Author

Samuel Johnson (1709–1784) was a poet, essayist, biographer, and editor. The late John H. Middendorf, a renowned Johnson scholar, served as general editor and chair of the Yale Edition of the Works of Samuel Johnson. He was also professor of English at Columbia University.