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LoC No.: 63007095
Title: The Lives of the Most Famous English Poets (1687)
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Produced by David Starner, Leonard Johnson and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
Summary: "The Lives of the Most Famous English Poets" by William Winstanley is a historical account written in the late 17th century. This work provides a biographical overview of various English poets from the time of King William the Conqueror to King James II, discussing their contributions and literary significance. The book aims to illuminate the evolution of English poetry and its key figures, offering insights into the authors' lives and works. The opening of the text sets the stage for an exploration of England's rich poetic heritage, starting with a discussion on the role of poets as cultural commentators and the guardians of fame across time. Winstanley expresses his ambition to compile the lives of around two hundred poets, although he acknowledges limitations in his research and the reliance on prior sources. The beginning also touches on the concept of literary immortality, suggesting that despite the transitory nature of human life, poets' works endure beyond their mortal existence. This prelude establishes a framework for the subsequent detailed accounts of individual poets, which include their backgrounds, notable works, and impact on English literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Winstanley, William, 1628?-1698
Commentator: Parker, William Riley, 1906-1968
EBook No.: 15461
Published: Mar 25, 2005
Downloads: 178
Language: English
Subject: Poets, English -- Biography -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 63007095
Title: The Lives of the Most Famous English Poets (1687)
Credits:
Produced by David Starner, Leonard Johnson and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
Summary: "The Lives of the Most Famous English Poets" by William Winstanley is a historical account written in the late 17th century. This work provides a biographical overview of various English poets from the time of King William the Conqueror to King James II, discussing their contributions and literary significance. The book aims to illuminate the evolution of English poetry and its key figures, offering insights into the authors' lives and works. The opening of the text sets the stage for an exploration of England's rich poetic heritage, starting with a discussion on the role of poets as cultural commentators and the guardians of fame across time. Winstanley expresses his ambition to compile the lives of around two hundred poets, although he acknowledges limitations in his research and the reliance on prior sources. The beginning also touches on the concept of literary immortality, suggesting that despite the transitory nature of human life, poets' works endure beyond their mortal existence. This prelude establishes a framework for the subsequent detailed accounts of individual poets, which include their backgrounds, notable works, and impact on English literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Winstanley, William, 1628?-1698
Commentator: Parker, William Riley, 1906-1968
EBook No.: 15461
Published: Mar 25, 2005
Downloads: 178
Language: English
Subject: Poets, English -- Biography -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.