English Literature, Vol. 3 of 4: An Illustrated Record; From Milton to Johnson; Part II

From Milton to Johnson, a vivid portrait of an age when poems, critics, and painters shaped English lettersThis illustrated volume surveys a critical period in English literature, tracing how poets, critics, and artists influenced taste from the late 17th through the 18th century. It looks at notable figures, the rise of literary journalism, and the evolving sense of literary value, with portraits and contextual detail that bring the era to life.In these pages you’ll encounter discussions of major and emerging voices, from Garth and Watts to Dennis and Young, and you’ll see how criticism, publishing, and the arts interacted in a changing cultural landscape. The text also connects the rise of public taste to key moments in painting and sculpture, highlighting figures like Reynolds and his Discourses as a turning point in art and literary culture. This edition provides a curated overview that pairs biographical sketch with the broader currents shaping English letters. Biographical sketches of poets, critics, and artists from the period Discussion of early literary journalism and its influence on public taste Context on crossovers between poetry, criticism, and visual arts Selections and illustrations that illuminate the era’s cultural life Ideal for readers of literary history who enjoy a richly titled, image-filled look at how eighteenth-century English letters took shape and how artists helped define it.