The Lives Of The Poets Of Great Britain And Ireland V2 (1753)

The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland Volume 2 is a book written by Theophilus Cibber and published in 1753. It is a comprehensive collection of biographical sketches of poets from Great Britain and Ireland, covering the period from the early Middle Ages to the mid-18th century. The book includes detailed accounts of the lives and works of some of the most important poets in English literature, such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Dryden, Pope, and Swift, as well as many lesser-known poets. Cibber's writing style is lively and engaging, and he provides interesting anecdotes and observations about the poets he discusses. The book is an important resource for scholars and students of English literature, as well as for anyone interested in the lives and works of the great poets of the British Isles.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.