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Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets extracts

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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)

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