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100 1 _aWinstanley, William,
_d1628?-1698
245 1 4 _aThe Lives of the Most Famous English Poets (1687)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-03-25
508 _aProduced by David Starner, Leonard Johnson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoets, English -- Biography -- Early works to 1800
700 1 _aParker, William Riley,
_d1906-1968
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15461
999 _c56849
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