A literary work known as "The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland" become written with assist from Theophilus Cibber and launched in 1753. Volume II is a huge a part of the collection. Cibber offers short biographies and crucial evaluations on some of writers from Britain and Ireland on this book. The writer carefully looks into the lives, works, and achievements of those poets, giving readers a complete photograph of the literary scene on the time. Cibber's art work shows the intellectual and cultural scene of the 18th century. They offer a treasured archive of poets who shaped British literary customs. The author's essential mind and testimonies supply a very new view of the poets' personalities and the social and political putting in which they lived. "The Lives of the Poets" is a crucial piece of literature that captures the spirit of an active period in the history of English and Irish literature. It is Cibber's work that helps people apprehend and keep the poetic records of the time through displaying readers the lives and works of essential writers whose have an effect on remains felt within the literary international nowadays.

Reproduction of the original: The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) by Theophilus Cibber

Theophilus Cibber's "The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland" (1753) Volume II is a comprehensive collection of biographies of notable poets from the region. Written in a scholarly and informative style, this book provides detailed insight into the lives, works, and literary influences of these poets. Cibber's literary context shows his deep knowledge and appreciation for the rich literary history of Britain and Ireland, making this volume an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. The meticulous research and detailed analysis of each poet's contribution to the literary landscape offer a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and artistic heritage of the time. Theophilus Cibber, a prominent actor and writer of the 18th century, was well-positioned to undertake such a monumental task. His background in theater and literature provided him with the necessary expertise to delve into the lives and works of these celebrated poets. Cibber's dedication to preserving and promoting the legacy of British and Irish poets is evident in this meticulously researched volume. I highly recommend "The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland" Volume II to anyone interested in the literary history of the region. Cibber's insightful biographies and in-depth analysis make this book a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the poets who have shaped the literary landscape of Britain and Ireland.

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In the most comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the poetry published in Britain between the Restoration and the end of the eighteenth century, forty-four authorities from six countries survey the poetry of the age in all its richness and diversity--serious and satirical, public and private, by men and women, nobles and peasants, whether published in deluxe editions or sung on the streets. The contributors discuss poems in social contexts, poetic identities, poetic subjects, poetic form, poetic genres, poetic devices, and criticism. Even experts in eighteenth-century poetry will see familiar poems from new angles, and all readers will encounter poems they've never read before. The book is not a chronologically organized literary history, nor an encyclopaedia, nor a collection of thematically related essays; rather it is an attempt to provide a systematic overview of these poetic works, and to restore it to a position of centrality in modern criticism.