Augustan Age

‘May be classed as a genuine introduction to the comprehension and appreciation of the mind of the Augustan Age as expressed by its greatest men-at-letters.’ Year’s Work in English‘Inviting to the beginner and both valuable and refreshing to the mature student and reader.’ Modern Language Review‘A series of lucid and balanced introductions to Dryden, Addison, Swift, Pope, Thomson and Johnson.’ Times Literary Supplement

• 1. Dryden 2. The New Age 3. Addison 4. Swift 5. Pope 6. Thomson 7. Imitation and Original Composition – Thomson, Collins and Shenstone 8. Imitation and Original Composition – Gray 9. Johnson 10. Conclusion