The Lives Of The Poets Of Great Britain And Ireland 1753 V5

The Lives Of The Poets Of Great Britain And Ireland 1753 V5 is a book written by Theophilus Cibber. It is a comprehensive collection of biographical sketches of famous poets from Great Britain and Ireland. The book is divided into five volumes, and this particular volume is the fifth one. The book covers the lives and works of poets from the 17th and 18th centuries, including John Milton, Alexander Pope, Samuel Johnson, and many others. The author provides detailed accounts of their lives, their literary achievements, and their contributions to the world of poetry. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of literature. It is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to a wide audience. The Lives Of The Poets Of Great Britain And Ireland 1753 V5 is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich literary heritage of Great Britain and Ireland.This unhappy gentleman, who led a course of life imbittered with the most severe calamities, was not yet destitute of a friend to close his eyes. It has been remarked of Cowley, who likewise experienced many of the vicissitudes of fortune, that he was happy in the acquaintance of the bishop of Rochester, who performed the last offices which can be paid to a poet, in the elegant Memorial he made of his Life. Though Mr. Savage was as much inferior to Cowley in genius, as in the rectitude of his life, yet, in some respect, he bears a resemblance to that great man.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.