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Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets extracts

 Item — Ledger: 1
Identifier: MSS 16401

Scope and Contents Note

The handwritten copy of extracts (1796; 0.15 cubic feet) from the "Lives of the most eminent English poets: with critical observations on their works" by Samuel Johnson, originally published in 1783. Copy was transcribed in 1796 and includes a table of contents and index.

Dates

  • Creation: 1796

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Biographical Note

Transcriber of this item is unknown. Samuel Johnson was one of the most important British writers and critics of the 18th century.

Source: Materials within collection and Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Extent

0.15 Cubic Feet (1 volume)

Provenance

Accession 2019-0035 Purchased 18 July 2018; Martin C. and Ruthe R. Battestin Library Fund, 2018/2019.

Genre / Form

Title
Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets extracts
Status
Completed
Author
Tanner Greene
Date
12 March 2019
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Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States