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The Works of the English Poets. With Prefaces, Biographical and Critical, by Samuel Johnson

This book is a seminal compilation of English poetry, meticulously curated by the renowned critic and lexicographer Samuel Johnson. It includes a variety of poems from different periods and authors, accompanied by Johnson's own prefaces that provide biographical and critical context for each poet and their works. more

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John Dryden
John Dryden

John Dryden, born on August 9, 1631, and died on May 12, 1700, was a prominent English poet and dramatist of the 17th century. His works have had a profound impact on English literature, particularly in the field of drama, and he is considered one of the founders of English drama. more

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