The Lives of the English Poets, by Samuel Johnson, is a seminal work of literary criticism and biography. This first volume offers insightful and critical accounts of significant English poets, examining their lives, works, and the historical context in which they wrote. Johnson's sharp wit and profound understanding of poetry provide a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of English literature. His biographical sketches delve into the character and experiences of each poet, offering a unique perspective on their creative process and the impact of their personal lives on their art. "The Lives of the English Poets" remains a cornerstone of literary study, celebrated for its enduring relevance and scholarly rigor.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.