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The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume I.   By: (1703-1758)

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The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume I by Theophilus Cibber is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the lives and works of prominent poets from the region. Cibber's detailed biographical sketches provide valuable insight into the personal struggles, triumphs, and artistic endeavors of these poets, offering a glimpse into their creative processes and influential works.

The depth of research and the nuanced analysis presented in this volume make it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the literary history of Great Britain and Ireland. Cibber's engaging writing style and thoughtful commentary bring these poets to life, shedding light on their unique perspectives and contributions to the world of literature.

Overall, The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume I is a must-read for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of poetry and literary history. Cibber's meticulous research and engaging storytelling make this volume a fascinating and informative exploration of the lives and legacies of these influential poets.

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Anglistica & Americana

A Series of Reprints Selected by Bernhard Fabian, Edgar Mertner, Karl Schneider and Marvin Spevack

1968

GEORG OLMS VERLAGSBUCHHANDLUNG HILDESHEIM

Theophilus Cibber

The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753)

Vol. I

1968

The present facsimile is reproduced from a copy in the possession of the Library of the University of Gottingen. Shelfmark: H. lit. biogr. I 8464.

Although the title page of Volume I announces four volumes, the work is continued in a fifth volume of the same date. Like Volumes II, III, and IV, it is by "Mr. CIBBER, and other Hands" and is "Printed for R. GRIFFITHS".

M.S.

THE

LIVES

OF THE

POETS

OF

GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND,

To the TIME of

DEAN SWIFT .

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.

In FOUR VOLUMES.

VOL. I.

MDCCLIII.

VOLUME I.

Contains the

LIVES

O F

Chaucer Langland Gower Lydgate Harding Skelton Barclay More Surry Earl Wyat Sackville Churchyard Heywood Ferrars Sidney Marloe Green Spenser Heywood Lilly Overbury Marsten Shakespear Sylvester Daniel Harrington Decker Beaumont and Fletcher Lodge Davies Goff Greville L... Continue reading book >>


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