With Memoirs, Critical Dissertations, and Explanatory Notes Johnson, Samuel 1709-1784 creator Gray, Thomas 1716-1771 Parnell, Thomas 1679-1718 Smollett, T. (Tobias) 1721-1771 Gilfillan, George 1813-1878 text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Poetical Works of Johnson, Parnell, Gray, and Smollett" by Samuel Johnson et al. is a collection of poetry and biographical sketches compiled in the mid-19th century. This anthology brings together the works of several celebrated poets, focusing on their significant contributions to literature, along with critical essays and explanatory notes provided by the compiler, the Reverend George Gilfillan. The works featured delve into themes of human experience, societal observations, and personal reflections, showcasing the stylistic richness of poetry from that era. At the start of this collection, the opening discusses the life and early literary development of Samuel Johnson, one of the most prominent figures included. It describes his childhood, education, struggles with depression, and eventual emergence as a writer. Johnson's initial failures, various jobs, and his struggles to gain recognition are vividly portrayed, setting the tone for a deeper exploration of his work, particularly his poems such as "London" and "The Vanity of Human Wishes." This thorough introduction emphasizes Johnson's resilience and talent, providing context for the poems that follow in the anthology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-02-01 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jayam Subramanian and PG Distributed Proofreaders Original publication data not identified English poetry -- 18th century PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11254 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11254 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133253.0 11254