Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 151 Cibber, Theophilus 1703 1758 The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume IV. Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Leah Moser and PG Distributed Proofreaders "The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland" by Mr. Cibber is a biographical anthology written during the mid-18th century that explores the lives and works of various poets from Great Britain and Ireland. The book appears to offer a detailed account of the poets' contributions to literature, delving into their personal histories, societal contexts, and specific works, ultimately aiming to trace the development and significance of poetry during this time. At the start of the volume, the reader is introduced to the lives of several poets, beginning with Peter Motteux, a French gentleman who thrived in England as a translator and playwright. His contributions and tragic demise are recounted, setting the tone for a broader exploration of other poets, including Mrs. Manley, whose complex life story reflects the societal challenges faced by female writers in her time. The opening sections highlight the intersections between personal life, artistic expression, and the cultural milieu of the poets, illustrating how their experiences shaped their works and legacies. Each entry serves to both celebrate and critically assess their contributions to the literary landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Poets, English -- Biography -- Early works to 1800 Poets, Irish -- Biography -- Early works to 1800 PR Text Biographies Category: Poetry Category: Biographies Category: British Literature 643202 2025-08-05T13:17:08.560414 text/html 643119 643010 2024-11-05T15:07:43.948379 2023-10-06T03:32:33.626307 text/html text/html 339375 2025-08-05T13:17:18.649333 application/epub+zip 348022 2025-08-05T13:17:12.157398 application/epub+zip 320883 2025-08-05T13:17:10.814416 application/epub+zip 680052 2025-08-05T13:17:23.375380 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 645640 2025-08-05T13:17:17.744409 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 601581 2022-09-06T18:14:58.794834 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 587570 2025-08-05T13:17:08.102389 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 567722 2024-10-28T19:06:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17444 2025-08-05T13:17:23.508330 application/rdf+xml 24095 2025-08-05T13:17:11.312433 image/jpeg 4553 2025-08-05T13:17:11.062392 image/jpeg 338217 2025-08-05T13:17:08.609425 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia