Lives Of Dryden And Pope

By Samuel Johnson

Book Overview

The book ""Lives of Dryden and Pope"" by Samuel Johnson is a biographical work that explores the lives and literary careers of two of the most prominent poets of the 18th century, John Dryden and Alexander Pope. The book is divided into two parts, with each part dedicated to the life and works of one of the poets.In the first part, Johnson delves into the life of John Dryden, examining his early years, his education, his rise to fame as a poet and playwright, and his later years. Johnson also discusses Dryden's literary works, including his plays, poems, and translations, and provides critical analysis of their themes, style, and impact.The second part of the book focuses on Alexander Pope, who was greatly influenced by Dryden's work. Johnson explores Pope's life, including his upbringing, education, and literary career, and examines his most famous works, including ""The Rape of the Lock"", ""An Essay on Criticism"", and ""The Dunciad"". Johnson also provides critical analysis of Pope's writing style, themes, and literary techniques.Overall, ""Lives of Dryden and Pope"" is a comprehensive and insightful look at the lives and works of two of the most important poets of the 18th century. It offers readers a deeper understanding of the literary and cultural context in which these poets lived and worked, and provides valuable critical analysis of their contributions to English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162963638
• ISBN13: 9781162963631
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"