Dictionary of Literary Biography: Eighteenth-Century British Poets

The essays in this volume relate the works and lives of 24 poets, born before 1714, who wrote and published in the 18th-century. Not only were quiet landscapes subject of interest for poets of this period, but also the trades and industry. For example, a seashore might prompt a pensive reflection, but it often led to subjects such as shipbuilding, naval prowess, and international commerce. While critics find it difficult to clearly define the centurys poetic style, they are united in their ...