Literary Anecdotes of the Eighteenth Century is a fascinating collection of stories and observations about the literary figures and cultural landscape of 18th-century England. Compiled and annotated by Samuel Bentley, this volume offers a unique glimpse into the lives, works, and social circles of prominent writers, poets, and thinkers of the era.Through a series of engaging anecdotes, Bentley illuminates the personalities and eccentricities of literary giants, providing insights into their creative processes and the historical context in which they lived and worked. This edition, enhanced with extra illustrations and manuscript notes by the author, presents a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the rich literary heritage of the eighteenth century. Discover the intriguing world behind the great works of English literature in this meticulously compiled and insightful collection.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.