1820 The Lives of The English Poets Book Set

1820 The Lives of The Most Eminent English Poets, With Critical Observations of Their Works by Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Complete in Three Volumes and published in London. This set has custom fine bindings done by Ayling Binders in London that are beautifully done (The binders stamp is inside). They have a bright red leather spine, marbled board fronts & a super chunky deckled edge! I love the thick textured paper inside! These are very high quality.
**This set Features biographical sketches, character analyses, and critical evaluations of 52 English poets (primarily from the 17th and 18th centuries, ranging from Abraham Cowley to George, Lord Lyttelton). The poets are arranged chronologically by the date of their death rather than their birth. Some poets included are; John Milton, John Dryden, Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, Joseph Addison, and Abraham Cowley.