Johnson's Lives of the Poets — Volume 1
Samuel Johnson
Johnson's Lives of the Poets — Volume 1
Samuel Johnson · English
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Johnson's Lives of the Poets — Volume 1
Samuel Johnson · English
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INTRODUCTION. Johnson’s “Lives of the Poets” were written to serve as Introductions to a trade edition of the works of poets whom the booksellers selected for republication. Sometimes, therefore, they dealt briefly with men in whom the public at large has long ceased to be interested. Richard Savage would be of this number if Johnson’s account of his life had not secured for him lasting remembrance. Johnson’s Life of Savage in this volume has not less interest than the Lives of Addison
Johnson's Lives of the Poets — Volume 1
Samuel Johnson
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