A Critical Dictionary of English Literature and British and American Authors offers a comprehensive survey of literary figures from the earliest accounts to the latter half of the nineteenth century. This second volume, part of Samuel Austin Allibone's ambitious project, provides detailed biographical and critical entries on a vast array of writers. Each entry includes biographical information, a list of works, and critical commentary, making it an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the literary history of England and America.
Allibone's work stands as a monumental achievement in literary scholarship, reflecting the scope and depth of nineteenth-century literary knowledge. This dictionary remains a crucial reference work for understanding the historical context and critical reception of countless authors and their works. Its enduring value lies in its meticulous compilation and its contribution to the preservation of literary history.
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