From Dryden to Johnson
From Dryden to Johnson by Boris Ford, published by Penguin Books in January 1982, is a revised edition that spans 527 pages. This work sets 18th-century literature within its social and intellectual context, providing a comprehensive overview of key figures and movements of the time.
Readers will find essays that explore notable authors such as John Dryden, Daniel Defoe, and Jonathan Swift, alongside discussions of Restoration comedy and Augustan poetry. The book also delves into the contributions of William Hogarth, Samuel Richardson, and others, offering insights into the literary and architectural landscape of the 18th century. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the interplay between literature and its historical backdrop.
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Sets 18th century literature in its social and intellectual context. Includes essays on John Dryden – Restoration comedy – Daniel Defoe – Jonathan Swift – Alexander Pope – William Hogarth – Samuel Richardson – Henry Fielding – Tobais Smollett – Thomas Sterne – Augustan poetry – Oliver Goldsmith – William Cowper – Samuel Johnson – Architecture.
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