Eighteenth Century Essays (1888)

Eighteenth Century Essays is a collection of essays written by Austin Dobson and published in 1888. The book is a compilation of the author's critical and historical essays on various literary figures and movements of the eighteenth century. The essays are written in a scholarly and erudite style and cover a range of topics, including the works of Samuel Johnson, Alexander Pope, and Laurence Sterne, as well as the rise of the novel and the development of literary criticism during the period. Dobson's essays are insightful and well-researched, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the literary and cultural landscape of the eighteenth century. The book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of English literature and history, as well as anyone interested in the cultural and intellectual history of the period.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.