Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Alexander Pope; Samuel Johnson; Gray"" by Stephen, Leslie is a literary work that provides a comprehensive analysis of the lives and works of three prominent writers of the 18th century. The book is divided into three sections, each dedicated to one of the three writers: Alexander Pope, Samuel Johnson, and Thomas Gray.The first section of the book focuses on Alexander Pope, a renowned poet and satirist of the 18th century. The author delves into Pope's life, his upbringing, and his literary career. The section also provides an in-depth analysis of Pope's major works, including ""The Rape of the Lock"" and ""Essay on Man.""The second section of the book is dedicated to Samuel Johnson, a writer, lexicographer, and literary critic. The author explores Johnson's life, his struggles, and his literary achievements. The section also provides a detailed analysis of Johnson's most famous work, ""A Dictionary of the English Language.""The final section of the book is dedicated to Thomas Gray, a poet, and scholar. The author examines Gray's life, his literary career, and his major works, including ""Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard.""Overall, ""Alexander Pope; Samuel Johnson; Gray"" is a comprehensive work that provides a detailed analysis of the lives and works of three prominent writers of the 18th century. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the literary history of the period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
