Lectures on the English Poets, delivered at the Surrey Institution, offers a fascinating glimpse into early 19th-century literary criticism. This collection provides insightful analysis of prominent English poets and their works. The lectures explore the nuances of poetic style, the historical context of the works, and the enduring appeal of English verse. These lectures offer valuable perspectives on the Romantic poets and their predecessors. Readers interested in the history of literary criticism and the evolution of English poetry will find this collection to be a rewarding and enlightening experience. This edition preserves the original text, allowing readers to engage directly with the ideas and insights of the period.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.