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1965 Lives Of The English Poets by Samuel Johnson Folio Society History Book

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1965 Lives Of The English Poets by Samuel Johnson Folio Society History Book

Lives Of The English Poets
By Samuel Johnson
Published by The Folio Society: London 1965

" This distinguished Folio Society edition presents Samuel Johnson's Lives of the English Poets, one of the foundational works of English literary criticism, in which Johnson combines biography, critical judgment, and moral reflection with his characteristic authority and wit. Originally written in the late eighteenth century, these essays examine the lives and works of major poets including Milton, Dryden, Pope, Gray, and Cowley, offering not only assessments of their poetry but also vivid insights into their personal circumstances, intellectual habits, and moral character. Johnson's approach is notably humane and balanced, blending sharp critical insight with an enduring concern for the ethical responsibilities of writers and the realities of literary life.

Published by The Folio Society in London in 1965 and edited by Robert Montagu, this volume reflects the Society's commitment to high-quality production, pairing Johnson's enduring prose with elegant typography and a dignified binding suited to long-term reading and collection. The work remains a cornerstone of literary history, valued as much for Johnson's commanding voice as for its lasting influence on how English poetry has been read and understood. This book would particularly appeal to collectors of Folio Society editions, students of English literature, and readers with an interest in classic literary criticism and biography. "

No sleeve. Covers are clean. Pages are clean and well presented. Very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 23cm x 15.5cm x 3.5cm - 420 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Region: Europe
Subject: Biography & Autobiography
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: No sleeve. Covers are clean. Pages are clean and well presented. Very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Samuel Johnson
Publisher: The Folio Society: London
Year Printed: 1965
Sub-subject: English Poets