Theophilus Cibber's 'The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume III' delves into the lives and works of prominent poets from the British and Irish literary landscape. This scholarly work offers in-depth analyses of the poets' achievements, influences, and contributions to the literary canon. Cibber's writing style is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the poets and their significance within the literary context of the time period. Through meticulous research and thoughtful commentary, Cibber sheds light on the intricacies of each poet's life and artistry, making this volume a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. The inclusion of lesser-known poets alongside more renowned figures adds depth and diversity to the collection, showcasing the richness and variety of British and Irish poetry. Theophilus Cibber's dedication to preserving and celebrating the legacy of these poets is evident throughout the book, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history and evolution of poetry in Great Britain and Ireland.
Further volume of the State Papers of Queen Anne covers the victory at Ramillies among other concerns. This volume brings the Domestic Calendar to the end of the secretaryship of Sir Charles Hedges, and the appointment of Lord Sutherland in his place. Drawn from several categories of State Papers, the records contain the usual mixture of high politics and local concerns, though they are far from insular: Marlborough's second great victory, at Ramillies, is reported and celebrated, for example, and communications are improved with the forces in northern Europe. The volume also summarises papers relating to the American plantations, and the evolving debate on the application there of English Law; such entries complement and enhance what has already been published in the Calendar ofTreasury Books, and the process of referral and evaluation can often be followed through to an executive decision. Recurring items include army commissions and other formal appointments, payments to envoys, patents for inventions, and passes to individuals and ships. The records are complemented by an extensive and analytical index. Dr DAVID CROOK is Assistant Keeper of Public Records, the National Archives, London.
More than fifty specialists have contributed to this new edition of volume 2 of The Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature. The design of the original work has established itself so firmly as a workable solution to the immense problems of analysis, articulation and coordination that it has been retained in all its essentials for the new edition. The task of the new contributors has been to revise and integrate the lists of 1940 and 1957, to add materials of the following decade, to correct and refine the bibliographical details already available, and to re-shape the whole according to a new series of conventions devised to give greater clarity and consistency to the entries.