The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume III By: Theophilus Cibber (1703-1758)
The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume III by Theophilus Cibber offers an extensive and detailed look at the lives and works of some of the most prominent poets of the time. Cibber's writing is informative and engaging, providing readers with valuable insights into the creative processes and personal lives of these literary figures. The book is well-organized, with each chapter dedicated to a different poet, allowing readers to easily navigate through the various biographies. Cibber's writing style is straightforward and easy to understand, making this a great read for both casual readers and scholars alike. One of the standout features of this book is the wealth of information it contains. Cibber delves into each poet's background, influences, and major works, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of their lives and contributions to the literary world. Overall, The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume III is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of poetry and the lives of these influential writers. Cibber's thorough research and informative writing make this book a must-read for lovers of literature. First Page: THE LIVES OF THE POETS OF GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND. Compiled from ample Materials scattered in a Variety of Books, and especially from the MS. Notes of the late ingenious Mr. COXETER and others, collected for this Design, By Mr. CIBBER, and other Hands. VOL. III. MDCCLIII. VOLUME III. Contains the LIVES OF Denham Killegrew Howard Behn, Aphra Etherege Mountford Shadwell Killegrew, William, Howard Flecknoe Dryden Sedley Crowne Sackville, E. Dorset Farquhar Ravenscroft Philips, John Walsh Betterton Banks Chudley, Lady Creech Maynwaring Monk, the Hon. Mrs. Browne Tom. Pomfret King Sprat, Bishop Montague, E. Hallifax Wycherley Tate Garth Rowe Sheffield, D. Buck. Cotton Additon Winshelsea, Anne Gildon D'Urfey Settle THE LIVES OF THE POETS. Sir JOHN DENHAM. An eminent poet of the 17th century, was the only son of Sir John Denham, knight, of Little Horsley in Essex, and sometime baron of the Exchequer in Ireland, and one of the lords justices of that kingdom. He was born in Dublin, in the year 1615[1]; but was brought over from thence very young, on his father's being made one of the barons of the Exchequer in England 1617. He received his education, in grammar learning, in London; and in Michaelmas term 1631 he was entered a gentleman commoner in Trinity College, Oxford, being then 16 years of age; where, as Wood expresses it, 'being looked upon as a slow dreaming young man, and more addicted to gaming than study, they could never imagine he could ever enrich the world with the issue of his brain, as he afterwards did... Continue reading book >>

The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume III By: Theophilus Cibber (1703-1758)

The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume III by Theophilus Cibber offers an extensive and detailed look at the lives and works of some of the most prominent poets of the time. Cibber's writing is informative and engaging, providing readers with valuable insights into the creative processes and personal lives of these literary figures.

The book is well-organized, with each chapter dedicated to a different poet, allowing readers to easily navigate through the various biographies. Cibber's writing style is straightforward and easy to understand, making this a great read for both casual readers and scholars alike.

One of the standout features of this book is the wealth of information it contains. Cibber delves into each poet's background, influences, and major works, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of their lives and contributions to the literary world.

Overall, The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume III is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of poetry and the lives of these influential writers. Cibber's thorough research and informative writing make this book a must-read for lovers of literature.

First Page:

THE

LIVES

OF THE

POETS

GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND.

Compiled from ample Materials scattered in a Variety of Books, and especially from the MS. Notes of the late ingenious Mr. COXETER and others, collected for this Design,

By Mr. CIBBER, and other Hands.

VOL. III.

MDCCLIII.

VOLUME III.

Contains the

LIVES

Denham Killegrew Howard Behn, Aphra Etherege Mountford Shadwell Killegrew, William, Howard Flecknoe Dryden Sedley Crowne Sackville, E. Dorset Farquhar Ravenscroft Philips, John Walsh Betterton Banks Chudley, Lady Creech Maynwaring Monk, the Hon. Mrs. Browne Tom. Pomfret King Sprat, Bishop Montague, E. Hallifax Wycherley Tate Garth Rowe Sheffield, D. Buck. Cotton Additon Winshelsea, Anne Gildon D'Urfey Settle

THE

LIVES

OF THE

POETS.

Sir JOHN DENHAM.

An eminent poet of the 17th century, was the only son of Sir John Denham, knight, of Little Horsley in Essex, and sometime baron of the Exchequer in Ireland, and one of the lords justices of that kingdom. He was born in Dublin, in the year 1615[1]; but was brought over from thence very young, on his father's being made one of the barons of the Exchequer in England 1617.

He received his education, in grammar learning, in London; and in Michaelmas term 1631 he was entered a gentleman commoner in Trinity College, Oxford, being then 16 years of age; where, as Wood expresses it, 'being looked upon as a slow dreaming young man, and more addicted to gaming than study, they could never imagine he could ever enrich the world with the issue of his brain, as he afterwards did... Continue reading book >>

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The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume I.	The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume III	The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume IV
The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume V.	The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume II

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