Poetical Works of Johnson, Parnell, Gray, and Smollett by Samuel Johnson et al.

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Author Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784
Author Gray, Thomas, 1716-1771
Author Parnell, Thomas, 1679-1718
Author Smollett, T. (Tobias), 1721-1771
Editor Gilfillan, George, 1813-1878
Title Poetical Works of Johnson, Parnell, Gray, and Smollett
With Memoirs, Critical Dissertations, and Explanatory Notes
Note Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jayam Subramanian and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "The Poetical Works of Johnson, Parnell, Gray, and Smollett" by Samuel Johnson et al. is a collection of poetry and biographical sketches compiled in the mid-19th century. This anthology brings together the works of several celebrated poets, focusing on their significant contributions to literature, along with critical essays and explanatory notes provided by the compiler, the Reverend George Gilfillan. The works featured delve into themes of human experience, societal observations, and personal reflections, showcasing the stylistic richness of poetry from that era. At the start of this collection, the opening discusses the life and early literary development of Samuel Johnson, one of the most prominent figures included. It describes his childhood, education, struggles with depression, and eventual emergence as a writer. Johnson's initial failures, various jobs, and his struggles to gain recognition are vividly portrayed, setting the tone for a deeper exploration of his work, particularly his poems such as "London" and "The Vanity of Human Wishes." This thorough introduction emphasizes Johnson's resilience and talent, providing context for the poems that follow in the anthology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English poetry -- 18th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 11254
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 24, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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