Effigies Poeticae Or The Portraits Of The British Poets (1824)

Effigies Poeticae Or The Portraits Of The British Poets (1824) is a book written by Barry Cornwall. It is a collection of biographical sketches and portraits of some of the most famous British poets of the time. The book features poets such as William Shakespeare, John Milton, Alexander Pope, William Wordsworth, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, among others. The sketches provide a glimpse into the lives and works of these poets, including their influences, styles, and literary achievements. The book also includes a preface by the author, in which he discusses the importance of poetry and the role of poets in society. The portraits, which were created by various artists, are reproduced in the book and add visual interest to the collection. Overall, Effigies Poeticae Or The Portraits Of The British Poets is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British poetry and its most prominent figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.